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Sandy, Oregon, United States
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With over a decade of experience in elementary education, I now serve as a Math Specialist in the great state of Oregon (Go Beavers!). I work with students across a wide range of academic and behavioral needs, from tier 2 to tier 3, and collaborate with teachers to strengthen tier 1 instruction in the classroom.
I’m passionate about designing authentic materials that lead students to those “aha!” moments when they uncover mathematical patterns. In my world, math isn’t a silent, pencil-down subject — it’s a lively mix of discussions, debates, and structured routines that inspire flexible thinking. My mission is to help educators across the country create their own “thinking classrooms” that engage and empower students. I love learning, care deeply for students, and love creating ready-to-use resources that make a real impact.
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Partners to Ten Flip Book
This Partners to Ten Flip Book is a fun and interactive way for students to build strong addition skills and deepen their understanding of combinations that make ten. Designed to support hands-on learning, this flip book allows students to explore partners to ten through multiple representations, helping them make meaningful connections between numbers while keeping learning engaging and accessible. This resource includes ten-frame practice, number sentence writing, and space for student illus
K - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.C.4
, 2.NBT.B.5
+6
Math Strategy Cards for K/2
Early Math Learning Strategy Posters are a versatile support for building strong mathematical thinking in young learners. These posters can be easily adapted to meet the needs of your students and used in a variety of settings. Send them home to encourage meaningful math conversations with families, display them in hallways or classrooms for ongoing student reference, or use them as a hands-on math center during instruction. Perfect for reinforcing strategies, building independence, and supporti
K - 3rd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+8
Mixed Addition and Subtraction Performance Task
This Addition & Subtraction Performance Task is a rigorous, student-centered assessment designed to deepen conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills aligned to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.2 and CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.D.8. Students apply strategies for multi-digit addition and subtraction while solving meaningful, real-world problems that require reasoning, justification, and perseverance. The resource is structured into three thoughtfully scaffolded sections, each with multiple parts
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.D.9
+3
I-Ready Diagnostic Growth Tracker
The I-Ready diagnostic growth goals is designed to help students track their growth over the course of a year. Students will start by analyzing their previous school years end of year (EOY) score in both math and reading and deciding on an appropriate goal to set for the beginning of the year (BOY) based on last years performance. Goals will need to be discussed as a topic of “too hot” “too cold” or the goldilocks theory of goal setting. Students might need a little bit of guidance at first to a
2nd - 6th
Math, Reading
Fraction Introduction Numberline, Shapes, Models
This resource introduces fractions through multiple representations to build deep conceptual understanding. Students explore fractions on a number line, as parts of a set, through visual models, and within shapes—helping them make meaningful connections across different forms. By engaging with fractions in a variety of ways, students develop flexibility in their thinking and strengthen their ability to choose efficient strategies when solving problems. This approach supports strong mathematical
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
+14
The Multiplication Product Game
The product Game is a fun and engaging partner or whole class activity that allows students ample multiplication fact fluency. This resource can be printed and used in pairs with students or it can be projected on a large screen for the teacher to play against their students. Resource includes: 1. Printable instructions 2. Game board 3. interactive slide 4. Instructional whole class slide.
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.1
+6
Friends to Ten Coloring Pages
This resource makes practicing combinations to ten fun and meaningful! Partners to Ten Math Coloring Page is a great resource for centers, parent math nights, supplemental, morning work, or even as a readers theater in sorts! Each page focuses on a specific partner to ten, giving students targeted, repeated practice with number combinations while staying engaged through coloring. Every page includes an adorable park-themed scene and a simple rhyme to read aloud, helping reinforce math language a
PreK - 2nd
Basic Operations, Coloring Pages, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.CC.C.7
, 1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.NBT.C.4
+5
Strategy Fact Fluency Bookmarks
Strategy bookmarks for teacher or student use. This resource can be used to identify strategies for the basic operations. It could also be edited to focus on explicit strategies used in your classroom and include commonly used language from your district. Students can use these bookmarks as references to strategy banks and teachers can use them to progress monitor students ability to apply strategies. To Print: Set printing size to 8.5 x 11
1st - 7th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1.NBT.C.4
, 1.NBT.C.5
, 1.NBT.C.6
+22
Hundreds/Multiplication Charts
This printable math tool set includes blank and filled-in hundreds charts as well as blank and completed multiplication charts, making it perfect for both instruction and student practice. The blank charts provide valuable opportunities for students to practice writing numbers, recognize patterns, and build fluency, while the completed charts serve as supportive reference tools during lessons, centers, and independent work. Ideal for whole-group instruction, small groups, intervention, or take
K - 6th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+15
Count On from Any Number Worksheets | Counting to 100 | Missing Tens
Build confident, fluent counters with this engaging Counting to 100 resource! This product supports students in developing a strong understanding of number sequences by practicing counting forward in order and beginning from any given number — a key skill in building number sense and early place-value understanding. Students also work on identifying and writing missing numbers in the tens, helping them recognize patterns on a hundreds chart and strengthen mental flexibility with numbers. Perfe
PreK - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+2
Time and Money Daily Number Talk
Time and "Money number talks" is a daily 2-3 minute routine to introduce the concepts and standards related to time and money in the second grade and beyond. This resource can be used as an introduction to concepts in time and money and practice daily with skills that are obtainable and moldable. Conversations can be steered to dive deeper into student understanding and access mental math strategies. This resource covers time concepts in the following areas; -Clock face -time intervals -hour, h
1st - 4th
Math, Measurement, Mental Math
CCSS
2.MD.C.7
, 2.MD.C.8
, MP1
+6
Kindergarten Progress Monitoring for Math Intervention
The following is a progress monitor for a first grade math intervention program. Few things in this assessment will monitor students automaticity. If automaticity is being monitored it will be noted. It is important that students have an opportunity to select appropriate resources or tools that can aid in problem solving. Have these materials in eye site available for the student to select from. Students might start with one tool, and quickly switch to another. This is an important developmental
Kindergarten
Math, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
+29
Addition Strategy Sorting Mat: Building Number Sense
Addition Strategy Sorting Mat: Building Number Sense Number sense is a foundational skill that supports students in developing flexible thinking about numbers, enabling them to perform mental addition efficiently. The strategy sorting mat can be used in multiple ways—such as for progress monitoring of student strategies, in small group instruction, or as an engaging math center activity. Following explicit instruction in mental addition strategies—whether through core or tiered interventions—st
K - 3rd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Place Value
CCSS, TEKS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.B.4
+33
Place Value Game - Spin to WIn
SPIN to WIN Place Value is a upper elementary partner game to help students build their fluency with decimals to the thousandths place. Partners spin to place numbers on on place value spots. Partners decide if they are playing for the greatest or least number they can make possible with the digits they spin. This game is a game of critical thinking and understanding. Students need to analyze greater than, less than and equal to while deciding and comparing to their partners work. This indepen
4th - 6th
Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS, TEKS
4.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.A.1
+6
Number Bond Fact Families
Graphic Organizers to use with your class as a visual representation of the number bond and relations between numbers in different operational situations. This resources includes two different levels, addition and subtraction and multiplication and division. Use this resource to inforce concepts like; Place ValuePartners to tenTeen NumbersDoublesInverse operationMissing addend or factorFor most efficient use, accompany the use of this product with explicit operational vocabulary use to increase
PreK - 5th
Math, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS
1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.C.4
, 2.NBT.A.1
+23
First Grade Math Intervention Progress Monitoring
The following is a progress monitor for a first grade math intervention program. Few things in this assessment will monitor students automaticity. If automaticity is being monitored it will be noted. It is important that students have an opportunity to select appropriate resources or tools that can aid in problem solving. Have these materials in eye site available for the student to select from. Students might start with one tool, and quickly switch to another. This is an important developmental
1st
Math
CCSS, TEKS
1.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
+40
Daily Number Talks - 2nd Grade
This is a resource for teachers to use with their whole class to engage in number sense. Student discourse will increase if you use this routine daily with your math students. Presentation notes and teacher tips helps the instructor know the content, sentence frames, and guided questions to use to assist students in a thick, meaty, discussion on math patterns, number sense, subitizing, fact families, partners to ten, addition and subtraction mental strategies, doubles and all the good first grad
K - 2nd
Math, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+4
Intro to Fractions with Cuties
Introduction to fractions using Cuties can be a whole class investigation, a partner activity, or an individual fraction discovery. This activity requires the easy to peel cuties. Each child will explore the idea that a whole object can be reduced to a fraction and how to manipulate the whole. Students will discover how to compare fractions to the benchmark of a whole using greater than, less than and equal to. Students will also have the opportunity to draw the fraction using two different frac
2nd - 5th
Math
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.3
, 3.NF.A.3c
+4
*Editable* - End of Year Awards
Thirty - Four individually unique awards that highlight to achievements, successes, and personality traits of your students. These awards are editable to allow options for increasing personality with school emblems, school colors, or whatever unique theme your classroom or school has embodied this year. Each student will go home with a signed award to be proud of all summer and hang for excitement into the next school year. Editable design include; -color -space for school emblems -themes
Not Specific
Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Addition Jokes - Three Digit Practice
The following resource includes addition practice for three by three digit. The resource includes five pages of practice that increases in difficulty. Each resource includes a new age appropriate joke that encourages students to finish in order to solve the joke. Each resource includes directions to be easily completed independently or as a center. Topics of addition covered in this resource include, 1. Adding whole hundred values 2. ordering sums from least to greatest or vice versa 3. Metal
1st - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
CCSS, TEKS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+12
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About the store
Experience
With over a decade of experience in elementary education, I now serve as a Math Specialist in the great state of Oregon (Go Beavers!). I work with students across a wide range of academic and behavioral needs, from tier 2 to tier 3, and collaborate with teachers to strengthen tier 1 instruction in the classroom.
I’m passionate about designing authentic materials that lead students to those “aha!” moments when they uncover mathematical patterns. In my world, math isn’t a silent, pencil-down subject — it’s a lively mix of discussions, debates, and structured routines that inspire flexible thinking. My mission is to help educators across the country create their own “thinking classrooms” that engage and empower students. I love learning, care deeply for students, and love creating ready-to-use resources that make a real impact.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instructional Design, and a Principal Certificate in the state of Oregon. Throughout my career, I’ve been intentional about pursuing a variety of teaching roles, knowing that first-hand experience in diverse positions will prepare me to be an effective principal who truly understands and supports the educators in our classrooms every day.
In addition to my work as a public educator, I’ve gained unique experiences that complement my teaching roles. I recently completed a contract with Zaner-Bloser to write placement assessments and have taught sample lessons for curriculum reviews. I’ve designed year-long professional development plans, analyzed extensive data sets, facilitated teacher mentorship, and created instructional materials for my own students, entire classrooms, and grade levels across my district. Each project and resource I’ve developed has been met with measurable success, contributing to student growth and strengthening instructional practices districtwide.
Additional biographical information
As a licensed educator in the state of Oregon, I consistently meet and uphold the state’s professional teaching standards, ensuring my instruction is rigorous, student-centered, and aligned with best practices. My goal is to bring the same dedication I have for students into every piece of material I take create, whether it’s purpose is leading a lesson, mentoring a team, or building community beyond the classroom.
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