I have been an upper elementary and middle school teacher for 31 wonderful years and have loved every minute of it. For me, content is the key. I believe the plans, printables, and worksheets I have created have above all else high-quality content, but are also practical and ready-to-use. Each item I sell has been used in my classroom or by a part of my teaching team (teacher-tested) and is clearly written. I won't put any lesson or idea on TeachersPayTeachers unless I am certain YOU can understand it, teach with it today, and that it has value for children.
I model my lessons on the idea that, more than ever in today's world, the focus and direction has to change in the class on a regular basis. Kids need to work hard, but it has to be work they enjoy doing AND that teaches them what they need to be successful. The world is changing and ways of learning are too, and we as teachers have to change with it.
The greatest honor any teacher can have is when an adult comes to them and says: "You were my teacher when I was a child and you changed my life for the better." After 31 years in the same district that is happening more each year and I love it!
BA, Political Science. Single and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials K-12. MA, Humanities
I've been a lot of things in my life, but the thing I am most proud of is being good father who has been there for his children every day of their lives.
Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth
English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Tools for Common Core