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I love teaching all types of math including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, Consumer Math and of course Geometry. I have been teaching over 20 years now and I keep learning new tips and tricks to keep the kids learning. Students always want to know what is my favorite part of math, and I always answer "The part we are doing right now".
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Preview of Exterior Angle Theorem  Scavenger Hunt

Exterior Angle Theorem Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun, engaging activity that gets the kids moving and talking about math? In this resource, students practice finding the measures of angles using the exterior angle theorem and you can choose between a printed activity or digital (self-grading) activity. 7 of the 12 problems are numeric. The other 5 require students to write and solve an equation for x to find the measure. The printed activity works great in the classroom while the digital activity can be used for distance lear
Preview of Angle Addition Postulate  Scavenger Hunt

Angle Addition Postulate Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun, engaging activity that gets the kids moving and talking about math? In this resource, students practice finding the measures of angles and you can choose between a printed activity or digital (self-grading) activity. All of the problems are numeric. The printed activity works great in the classroom while the digital activity can be used for distance learning or absent students. Or use them both! The self-grading digital activity makes a great assessment after the printed ac
Preview of Segment Addition Postulate  Scavenger Hunt

Segment Addition Postulate Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun, engaging activity that gets the kids moving and talking about math? In this resource, students practice finding the lengths of segments and you can choose between a printed activity or digital (self-grading) activity. Most of the problems are numeric but a few involve variables. The printed activity works great in the classroom while the digital activity can be used for distance learning or absent students. Or use them both! The self-grading digital activity makes a great as
Preview of Central Angles  Scavenger Hunt

Central Angles Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun, engaging activity that gets the kids moving and talking about math? In this resource, students practice finding the measures of central angles and you can choose between a printed activity or digital (self-grading) activity. The printed activity works great in the classroom while the digital activity can be used for distance learning or absent students. Or use them both! The self-grading digital activity makes a great assessment after the printed activity. There are 12 probl
Preview of Calculating Commissions Scavenger Hunt

Calculating Commissions Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun, engaging activity that gets the kids moving and talking about math? In this resource, students practice using percents to calculate commissions and you can choose between a printed activity or digital (self-grading) activity. The printed activity works great in the classroom while the digital activity can be used for distance learning or absent students. Or use them both! The self-grading digital activity makes a great assessment after the printed activity. There are 12 prob
Preview of Calculating Income Taxes Scavenger Hunt

Calculating Income Taxes Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun, engaging activity that gets the kids moving and talking about math? In this resource, students practice calculating income taxes and you can choose between a printed activity or digital (self-grading) activity. The printed activity works great in the classroom while the digital activity can be used for distance learning or absent students. There are 12 problems. With the printed version, students can begin anywhere. A correct answer will lead them to the next problem to solv
Preview of Volume of Pyramids Decimals Scavenger Hunt

Volume of Pyramids Decimals Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun, engaging activity that gets the kids moving and talking about math? In this resource, students practice finding the volume of pyramids and you can choose between a printed activity or digital (self-grading) activity. The printed activity works great in the classroom while the digital activity can be used for distance learning or absent students. There are 12 problems. With the printed version, students can begin anywhere. A correct answer will lead them to the next problem t
Preview of Adding and Subtracting Decimals Scavenger Hunt

Adding and Subtracting Decimals Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun, engaging activity that gets the kids moving and talking about math? In this resource, students practice adding and subtracting decimals and you can choose between a printed activity or digital (self-grading) activity. The printed activity works great in the classroom while the digital activity can be used for distance learning or absent students. There are 12 problems. With the printed version, students can begin anywhere. A correct answer will lead them to the next problem
Preview of Calculating Tips on Meals Scavenger Hunt

Calculating Tips on Meals Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun, engaging activity that gets the kids moving and talking about math? In this resource, students practice calculating tips on meals and you can choose between a printed activity or digital (self-grading) activity. The printed activity works great in the classroom while the digital activity can be used for distance learning or absent students. There are 12 problems. With the printed version, students can begin anywhere. A correct answer will lead them to the next problem to sol
Preview of Digital Midpoint Formula Puzzle Set

Digital Midpoint Formula Puzzle Set

Students practice using the midpoint formula given 2 ordered pairs in these 2 puzzles. There are 2 puzzles--one in each simple level and challenging level. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult. You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations o
Preview of Digital Solving Quadratics by Taking Square Roots Puzzle Set

Digital Solving Quadratics by Taking Square Roots Puzzle Set

Students practice solving quadratics by taking the square root in these 2 puzzles. There are 2 puzzles--one in each simple level and challenging level. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult. You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or gi
Preview of Digital Solving One Step Equations Puzzle Set

Digital Solving One Step Equations Puzzle Set

Students practice solving one step equations in these 4 puzzles. There are 2 puzzles solving with adding/subtracting--one in each simple level and challenging level. And there are 2 puzzles with multiplying/dividing to solve--one in each simple level and challenging level. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/a
Preview of Digital Solving Quadratics by Factoring Puzzle Set

Digital Solving Quadratics by Factoring Puzzle Set

Students practice solving quadratics by factoring in these 2 puzzles. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside. In the more challenging level, the edges have additional problems/answers in the border to make solving a little more difficult. You can use the puzzles on different days, at stations or give the struggling students the simpler variation. When students are finished with
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Experience

I love teaching all types of math including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, Consumer Math and of course Geometry. I have been teaching over 20 years now and I keep learning new tips and tricks to keep the kids learning. Students always want to know what is my favorite part of math, and I always answer "The part we are doing right now".

Teaching style

I like an active classroom where everyone is busy. Every day we are doing a different type of lesson, activities, something digital, paper, notes, posters, and more. If you stop in one day it will look like chaos, but it is a carefully orchestrated chaos that cleverly disguises all the learning that we are doing. I use a lot of activities -- and keep the kids moving.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I recently applied for and received a grant for $16,000 to puchase racing car simulators. Students design a race car engine online and then use the simulators to test their engines. My middle school classes that told me math 8 is too hard were using college level Algebra and Calculus to design those engines and had a great time.

My own education history

I have a degree in Business Administration (accounting) and worked as an accountant for 20 years before changing careers and achieving my life long dream of becoming a teacher. I have a degree in Mathematics as well as a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I consider myself blessed each day to have the dream. It took me awhile but I finally found the place I was meant to be.

Additional biographical information

In addition to my teaching duties, I mentor new teachers and also speak at conferences several times a year. I have spoken at Palm Springs each fall at the California Mathematics Council conference. Last year I was honored to speak at the CTA good teaching conferences in both San Jose and San Diego. It is always a pleasure to speak with other teachers and be able to share some ideas about what is working in the classroom.