This is my eighth year teaching in sunny Florida. I have taught first grade for four years and this is my fourth year in kindergarten. I love this age because they make me laugh EVERY day!
Learning begins with a warm and safe environment for the kids. My teaching style is energetic and positive. I have found the more positive things I focus on, the less negative I come across.
I have been fortunate enough to be supported on sites such as Donors Choose and Adopt a Classroom. While these are not awards, I would like to acknowledge how much they have helped my classroom success.
I graduated from the University of South Florida in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I attended the Tampa campus.
I grew up in a small town from Michigan. By the time I was in Middle School, my family and I moved down to Florida where we have stayed ever since. I enjoy crafting, sketching, reading, black coffee, movies, and spending time with my family. I have an eight year old son who makes my heart melt.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Math, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Other (Music), Other (Specialty), Other (Social Studies - History), For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, For All Subjects, Handwriting, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading