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Hey there! I'm a seasoned author, dynamic keynote speaker, and expert teacher trainer and coach with two decades of experience. I've taught grades 2, 3, and 5.
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Preview of How to Teach Literacy & Increase Effectiveness, Professional Development, PD

How to Teach Literacy & Increase Effectiveness, Professional Development, PD

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Always A Lesson
Discover the key to unlocking your students' full potential with this comprehensive PD resource! Learn to structure effective literacy blocks that combine proven theories and practical steps, and explore sample schedules to inspire your own. Empower your students and yourself with this game-changing, professional development resource. Questions Addressed:- What is structured literacy? - What should I do during a lengthy literacy block? * Printable forms included! Literacy Components Discussed:-
Preview of Student-Led Book Club Reflection Sheet

Student-Led Book Club Reflection Sheet

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Always A Lesson
This Book Club Reflection Form allows students to reflect on their book club meeting and promotes accountability & engagement. There are also schedules and tracking sheets for teachers to use. Book Club Reflection Packet includes: Teacher InstructionsStudent InstructionsSample ScheduleTracking SheetReflection FormThis student-led book club (or literacy circle) will help students become independent and promote rich literacy discussions in your classroom! Updated 4/2/22: Schedule planning sheet
Preview of Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences Tips & Planning Guide

Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences Tips & Planning Guide

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With digital learning, virtual parent-teacher conferences will help keep all stakeholders informed of student progress. These conversations are essential for building collaboration, bringing clarity to this new learning environment and catching difficulties early. Updated 3/30/22: Added additional planning sheet and two pre-conference forms (one for parents and one for students). You might also like: Parent Teacher Conference Tips Bundle (Student, Parent, and Teacher)Parent Communication Resourc
Preview of Student Work Reflection Sheet for Math

Student Work Reflection Sheet for Math

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Always A Lesson
Student reflection is so important! Help students reflect on the work they produce. These reflection sheets help build confidence and pride in the work they produce. It prompts them to go the extra step in every assignment to make sure it is their very best. Quick and easy to use! The prompts are simple yes/no questions with space at the bottom to provide additional details. Not only does this reflection help students develop strong work habits, but it clues you into their progress in each subj
Preview of Positive Notes for Students

Positive Notes for Students

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A quick positive note can go a long way! These positive notes for students are pre-made and will help you praise students with positive reinforcement. You can send these homes for good behavior, exceptional effort, good grades or just to show students that you care. Your students and families will love to get a positive note home that they can keep and treasure!  If you like this product, you might also like: Student Behavior ReflectionBehavior ChartQuick Note Home to Parents★ Follow Me for Upd
Preview of {Editable} Student Welcome Packet for Open House and New Students

{Editable} Student Welcome Packet for Open House and New Students

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Always A Lesson
Welcome students back to school with this Student Welcome Packet. It's everything you need for Open House! Use it all yearlong as you get new students throughout the year. This Student Welcome Packet is editable so that you can add your specific information. Included:About Your TeacherSchool RulesClass RulesSupply ListClass Schedule"What We Will Learn this Year"Homework Policy Tips to Be SuccessfulAdvice from Last Year’s StudentsFollow Me for Updates! Did you know… you can earn credits to appl
Preview of Student Work Reflection Sheet for Reading

Student Work Reflection Sheet for Reading

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Always A Lesson
Self-reflection is so important in helping students learn and grow. Help students reflect on the work they produce. These reflection sheets help build confidence and pride in the work they produce. It prompts them to go the extra step in every assignment to make sure it is their very best. The prompts are simple yes/no questions with space at the bottom to provide additional details. Not only does this reflection help students develop strong work habits, but it clues you into their progress in
Preview of Student Work Reflection Sheet for Writing

Student Work Reflection Sheet for Writing

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Always A Lesson
Help students reflect on the work they produce. These reflection sheets help build confidence and pride in the work they produce. It prompts them to go the extra step in every assignment to make sure it is their very best, and take ownership of their writing. The prompts are simple yes/no questions with space at the bottom to provide additional details. Not only does this reflection help students develop strong work habits, but it clues you into their progress in each subject area. This informa
Preview of Student Goal Setting Teacher Tracker

Student Goal Setting Teacher Tracker

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Allow students to set academic, behavior and personal goals for the year. Use this tracker to record your student roster goals so that you can plan to incorporate goal achievement into your lessons. Includes:- 4 student roster pages - 1 teacher planning page Follow Me for Updates! Did you know… you can earn credits to apply to future purchases by leaving feedback on your purchases? Take a few seconds to give a star rating and comment! Do you have an idea/request for how to make this prod
Preview of Back to School Student Survey: Get to Know Your Students

Back to School Student Survey: Get to Know Your Students

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Check out this FREE beginning of the year resource. This back to school survey will help you get to know students at the beginning of the year. Answers to these questions about learning styles, strengths, weaknesses & learning preferences will help you become a better teacher for your students. Use these surveys throughout the year when encountering different challenges will also help you and your students to become more successful and grow together.  Student survey includes 10 questions and t
Preview of Transportation Roster

Transportation Roster

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Collect student transportation information with this graphic organizer- includes bus riders, car riders and walkers. If you like this product, you might also like: Lunch Sign-Up Or buy them all AND SAVE with this bundle: Back to School Resource Bundle ★ Follow Me for Updates! ♥ Did you know … you can earn credits to apply to future purchases by leaving feedback on your purchases? Take a few seconds to give a star rating and comment! ★ Do you have an idea/request for how to make this
Preview of Lunch Sign Up Classroom Form

Lunch Sign Up Classroom Form

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Have students make their lunch menu choices on this sign up sheet to submit to the cafeteria. Includes space for you to write in the daily food options before passing around to students as part of the morning routine. If you like this Classroom Form product, you might also like: Transportation Roster Or buy them all AND SAVE with this bundle: Back to School Resource Bundle ★ Follow Me for Updates! ♥ Did you know … you can earn credits to apply to future purchases by leaving feedback
Preview of Student Secret Spot Location Request for Independent Work Time

Student Secret Spot Location Request for Independent Work Time

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Have your students apply to sit in a secret spot around the room to complete their independent work. Students will fill out the form stating where they want to work and why they think they have earned the privilege. The teacher can approve or deny requests with a section for comments which provide the student with feedback to know how to earn the privilege if denied. ★ Follow Me for Updates! ♥ Did you know … you can earn credits to apply to future purchases by leaving feedback on your purc
Preview of Parental Involvement Opportunities Form

Parental Involvement Opportunities Form

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Always A Lesson
Encourage parents to volunteer their talents to help students succeed this school year. Send home this form to collect parent intent. Includes: 8 in-and-out of classroom volunteer opportunitiesspace for parents to add their own ideas an option to not volunteerparent contact information Follow Me for Updates! Did you know … you can earn credits to apply to future purchases by leaving feedback on your purchases? Take a few seconds to give a star rating and comment! Do you have an idea/requ
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Experience

Hey there! I'm a seasoned author, dynamic keynote speaker, and expert teacher trainer and coach with two decades of experience. I've taught grades 2, 3, and 5.

Teaching style

I'm on a mission to boost teacher proficiency and student achievement through awesome resources that I've personally tried and tested in schools nationwide. Let's team up and make a positive impact together! Reach out to me today!

Awards & shining teacher moments

2x National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist and 3x author

My own education history

Psychology and Special Education, B.A. Curriculum and Supervision, M.A.

Additional biographical information

I’m a wife, mama x 3, educator, author, speaker and teacher leader!