Chalkless Lectures
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I have 20 years of experience in education: Library Media Specialist, 3rd grade teacher, 4th grade teacher, and 11 years experience teaching the BEST college students!
When I started my career in higher education, there were very few resources available. I spent hours and hours creating my own. I wanted to do something MORE than just use the same tired syllabus template that everyone else was using, and I still wanted to use teaching resources that had a little sparkle and creativity. This is my chance to help others transform their college courses into collaborative dynamic and engaging learning spaces.
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Social Issue Research and Presentation Assignment
Engage, Inform, and Inspire Change!Looking for a powerful, standards-aligned speaking and listening assignment? This Persuasive Multimodal Presentation Task challenges students to take a stand on a real-world social issue and present their argument using rhetorical devices, research, and multimedia elements that captivate and compel their audience. What’s Included: Detailed Task Description & Process Step-by-step guide for structuring the presentation (Intro, Body, Counterarguments, Conclusi
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Forensics, Speaking & Listening, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1b
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Swiftie Inspired Compare Contrast Essay activity
This assignment scaffolds the compare and contrast writing process into steps, culminating in a block-style essay. Use as a group activity OR an individual project that can be done over the course of several class periods. With a fun pop star theme that makes the writing authentic, students will learn how to compare and contrast subjects while allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions about which option is superior.
7th - 12th
Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Student Writing Scaffolds | Essay Planning & Reflection Template
Student Writing Scaffolds | Essay Planning & Reflection TemplateHelp your students master essay writing with this easy-to-use, all-in-one Student Writing Scaffold! Designed with middle and high school learners in mind, this visual and structured template walks students through the critical elements of academic writing—from formulating a thesis to crafting clear paragraphs and reflecting on their work. Whether you're teaching literary analysis, persuasive essays, or comparative writing, this sc
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Pinch Cards
Pinch cards are a great way to include formative assessment and create engagement in classes of older learners. Low-tech, it requires no more preparation than a multiple-choice question. Students hold up the card "pinching" their answer choice between their thumb and forefinger. Simply print on card stock front to back, cut apart and you're ready to take engagement up a notch!
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
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Meeting notes
If you have a hard time keeping track of all of your meeting notes, this is the resource for you! Print and tab in a binder to have all your meeting info for every committee, advisor council, task force and meetings that should have been an email in one place!
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New Faculty checklist
New to the higher ed world? Here's a checklist of things to start thinking about before it's time to stand in front of that first 8:00 am class!
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Experience
I have 20 years of experience in education: Library Media Specialist, 3rd grade teacher, 4th grade teacher, and 11 years experience teaching the BEST college students!
When I started my career in higher education, there were very few resources available. I spent hours and hours creating my own. I wanted to do something MORE than just use the same tired syllabus template that everyone else was using, and I still wanted to use teaching resources that had a little sparkle and creativity. This is my chance to help others transform their college courses into collaborative dynamic and engaging learning spaces.
Teaching style
As an educator of both elementary and college-level students, my teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that the classroom must be both a dynamic and collaborative space where students not only acquire knowledge but also develop critical thinking skills, a passion for learning, and a sense of social responsibility. I am committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment that nurtures students' intellectual curiosity while fostering meaningful relationships.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Blessed to have been voted Professor of the Year in 2024 - actually blessed to have the best students EVER who voted for me. :)
My own education history
B.S. Elementary Education - Fort Hays State University
M.S. School Leadership - Baker University
PhD, Leadership - ELA - University of the Cumberlands
Additional biographical information
Not just a "side hustle"- just trying to help fellow teacher educators out there by sharing the resources I wish had been available when I got started.
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