I have been an educator at the middle school level for 29 years. During that time, I have taught the subjects of ELA for 29 years, World History for 10 years, and Woodshop for 20 years. In addition, I taught Adult Education for 3 years, and Alternative Education both on-line and in-person at the high school level for 3 years. For the past 5 years, I have also been a part-time, adjunct English professor at a local college. My wife is also contributing to this page. She has been in education over a decade. Her experience includes High School Alternative Education administrator, High School Alternative Education teacher, Elementary Title 1 teacher, and a 3rd-5th grade teacher.
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For the last 18 years in a row, have scored at the highest educator evaluation level in Michigan at "highly effective." VFW Teacher of the Year in Michigan for 2022-2023 school year at the local level. Recognized by the VFW as the 6th-8th Teacher of the Year at the regional level. Finalist for the VFW Michigan Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023 school year.
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with a Major in History and a Minor in English. Master's Degree in English Language and Literature.
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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Career and Technical Education, Geography, Other (Social Studies), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Instructional Technology, Short Stories, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Vocational Education, End of Year, Engineering, Women's History Month, Classroom Community