I've taught upper elementary for 22 years and love developing curriculum and activities that bridge the gap between research and theory with practical classroom implementation.
Weekly Word Problems will be your absolute FAVORITE way to teach word problems! These editable word problems are sure to become an essential component to your math instruction! *************************************************************************** Weekly Word problems allow students to practice their word problem skills each day. In this activity, students solve 3 word problems a day, and on Fridays they write their own word problem for a specific operation. There are 4 weeks worth of word
I've taught upper elementary for 22 years and love developing curriculum and activities that bridge the gap between research and theory with practical classroom implementation.
Teaching style
I create engaging yet rigorous lessons that inspire students to think critically and outside the box. I incorporate a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of my students, as well as find that balance between conceptual understanding and basic skills.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year-2007, 2020
Unum Hall of Fame-2007
Grant Recipient for math manipulatives-2006
My own education history
BS in Elementary Education from Florida State
MA in Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.S. in Brain Research
Gifted Endorsement
Additional biographical information
Outside of teaching, developing curriculum, and blogging, I love spending time with my husband and two children. My daughter is six and my baby boy is growing up too fast.
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