After teaching kindergarten for 15 years, I decided to explore other grade levels. I taught 2nd grade, gifted resource K-5 for several years, 1st grade, and then decided I was meant to be a kindergarten teacher. I'm happily teaching kindergarten for my 21st year of teaching, and I'm right at home.
My teaching style is very organic...student-centered. I believe in establishing a supportive and safe community first, before focusing on subject matter. I have a Conscious Discipline classroom and all of my students can tell you what that means! :)
Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching 2006 in Naples, Florida. National Board Certification: Early Childhood Generalist - 2004-2014
Stetson University 1996 - Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education Florida Gulf Coast University 2004 - Masters Degree in Reading
I am a newylwed, living happily ever after with my husband, Shaun. We were married on 9/28/17. We adore our dog, Guinness, and are hoping to start a family any day now!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Numbers, Gifted and Talented, Word Problems, Writing, Reading Strategies, Place Value, Informational Text, Handwriting