Denise Giddens

4 Years in 1st Grade 3 Years in 2nd Grade 3 Years in 3rd Grade 10 Years as Reading Academic Coach serving Kindergarten through 5th Grade 2 Years as Troup County Academic Coach

All children deserve to be taught in a way that helps them reach their highest potential. Keeping their uniqueness in mind when planning activities and lessons, I present the content in many different ways so that all students can participate in learning. My classroom is an active and lively place! I like to hear the chatter of learning. By allowing them to work together, have lots of discussions, and share ideas, I am facilitating a risk-free classroom where they learn from each other. They take ownership and responsibility for their own learning when they feel that what they have to contribute is important and meaningful.

2003-2004 Teacher of Year Hillcrest Elementary School LaGrange, Georgia 2005-2006 Teacher of Year Franklin Forest Elementary School LaGrange, Georgia 2006-2007 County Teacher of Year Troup County, Georgia

1992 - B.S. in Early Childhood Education Magna Cum Laude Graduate State University of West Georgia Carrollton, Georgia 2008 - M.S. in Education Troy State University Phenix City, Alabama

School-wide Professional Learning Responsibilities; County-Wide Trainer for Promethean Interactive Whiteboard; Authored and Published Full Circle Reading Intervention Program