I have taught for 9 years in Colorado public schools in low-income, middle class, rural, and affluent areas. My teaching experience includes ESL/ELL pull - out teacher K - 5, Reading Recovery teacher 1st grade, kindergarten teacher, and second grade teacher. I am currently working on my Educational Doctorite (EdD) and have had the opportunity to lead some professional development.

I am a constructivist teacher who believes in a hands-on, student-centered approach that makes learning fun!

I received a 'teacher of the year' award (for Northern Colorado) in 2003.

Bachelor's degree: English, emphasis in elementary education, ESL endorsement -- University of Northern Colorado; Reading Recovery training -- University of Colorado; Masters degree: Creative Arts in Curriculum Instruction -- Lesley University; Educational Doctorite (in progress): Primary (K - 2) reading instruction; Other Professional Development training: Writer's Workshop (Caulkins), 6 traits, spelling (Rebecca Sitton), math (Marilyn Burns, Investigations), brain research -- how boys and girls learn differently, brain gym, zoo phonics.

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