Kindergarten, Pre-K, Literacy Specialist/Coach, Reading/Literacy Pre-K to 5th grade), Educational Presenter
I believe that "teaching" means meeting each child where he/she is at, recognizing each as a unique learner... supporting, scaffolding, and challenging each child according to how he/she learns best. I believe in the Science-of-Reading, using evidence-based practices, differentiating instruction, integrating technology, and using teaching methods that promote higher level thinking for my students. I believe the key element that must tie this all together is FUN... thus, everyday is an adventure in my classroom! :)
2013-2014 Arthur Amt Lutheran Teacher of the Year 2011 Winner of $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant for my "L.E.A.P Program" (Learning Enrichment & Achievement Program).
-Currently finishing up my Ph.D. in Reading, Language, & Literacy with a specialization in the Science-of-Reading -Completing my certification in educational neuroscience -M.S. in Elementary Education with a Reading Specialty from Indiana University -B.A. from Purdue University in Elementary Ed. with a minor in Reading and a Kindergarten endorsement -Colloquy/Minister of Religion Degree from Concordia University Chicago
I am the busy mother of three awesome kiddos, who are really young adults, (21 year old boy-girl twins & a 17 year old son)... wife to Troy, my husband of over 25 years and a kinder-teacher to multitudes! :)
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Social Studies - History, Other (Specialty), Religion, For All Subject Areas, Professional Development, Economics , Problem Solving, Writing, Oral Communication, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Engineering, Phonics