My Own Educational History
Master of Arts in Literacy, Teachers College at Columbia University, New York, NY (2007)
Master of Science in Education (Childhood Education: Grades 1 - 6), Hunter College, New York, NY (2004)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, The George Washington University, Washington, DC (2000)
Professional Development:
-Responsive Classroom Approach
Specific Classroom Management & Instructional Methods in Grades Kindergarten to Six
Focus on: Morning Meeting, Rules & Logical Consequences, Guided Discovery, Academic Choice
-Balanced Literacy Workshop Topics:
--Reading: Non-Fiction Reading, Book Clubs, Multicultural Literature, Independent Reading Projects
--Writing: Conferences and Strategy Lessons, Personal Essays, Literary Essays, Mentor & Touchstone Tests to Enhance Writer�s Craft, Edge of the Seat Fiction
Additional Biographical Information
Member of IRA, NCTE, and the Teachers and Writers Collaborative.