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My teaching experience includes 25 years as a K-12 teacher, curriculum administrator, and district federal/state programs administrator. As a teacher, I specialized in middle school language arts and mathematics. Since retiring from the K-12 system, I have been teaching curriculum and education courses at the bachelors' and masters' degree levels as well as supervising student teachers. I am also a successful grant writer, specializing in competitive state and federal grant projects. As a private contractor, I also work to help teachers who need assistance to improve their skills.
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Talking Turkey: Comparing Costs for Thanksgiving Dinner Math Packet
UP-DATED FOR 2025! Open your students’ eyes about what it REALLY costs for a holiday dinner! This 32-page math activity packet is filled with thought provoking questions and data for students to analyze. Activity 1 is based on comparative data from the American Farm Bureau Federation and includes average prices for two years. Students interpret charts/tables to make comparisons of data as they learn what it costs to serve a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner for a group of 10. Students do calc
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Math
SOLVE IT! Halloween Math Logic Problems Using 100-number Board
Have some real fun with your students as they follow three imaginary witches along in planning their Halloween Party! Students give Gizelda, Esmerelda, and Dapper some help with pumpkins, cooking, and decorating and, in the process, use logic to solve Halloween problems. Students also practice divisibility rules, identify prime and composite numbers, and discover number relationships and patterns. Problems are also a great review of math vocabulary!
18-page packet includes notes to the teacher
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Math
SOLVE IT! Snow Day Math Logic Problems Using the 100-number Board
SNOW DAY! No School! Who can resist the fun opportunities of an unexpected vacation? With this packet, you can focus student attention on math as they use logic to solve some Snow Day scenarios. During the process, students also practice divisibility rules, identify prime and composite numbers, and discover number relationships. Problems are also a great review of math vocabulary!
18-page packet includes notes to the teacher, 5 different logic problems, and a key for the teacher. All proble
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
SOLVE IT! Spring Math Logic Problems Using the 100-number Board-Independent Work
What to do in Spring? Plant flowers of course! With this packet, you can focus student attention on math as they use logic to solve some spring gardening scenarios. During the process, students also practice divisibility rules, identify prime and composite numbers, and discover number relationships. Problems are also a great review of math vocabulary! 18-page packet includes notes to the teacher, 5 different logic problems, and a key for the teacher. All problems use the 100-number board as an
4th - 8th
Math, Other (Math)
The Veterans’ Day Mix-Up: A Mathematics Logic Activity Packet
Liven up your Veterans’ Day lessons with this logic activity packet that features Mayor Cortez and his big problem for the Veterans’ Day community ceremony, and use the activity as an introduction to discussion about the US branches of military service and what it means to be a veteran. This 8-page packet includes a statement of the problem (The Mayor has misplaced his list of information about the key speakers), a list of information and clues, a logic worksheet chart, an answer key, and notes
4th - 8th
Math, Other (Math)
SOLVE IT! Back to School Math Logic Problems Using 100-number Board
Go Back to School with some logic problems that involve your students in a “find the number” exploration. In this 21-page packet, students simulate some typical back to school activity scenarios as they try to find a solution to the question posed in the problem. They practice divisibility rules, identify prime and composite numbers, and review math vocabulary, and practice finding averages. The packet includes notes to the teacher, 6 different logic problems, and a key for the teacher. All pr
4th - 8th
Math, Other (Math)
SOLVE IT! Thanksgiving Math Logic Problems Using the 100-number Board
Time for some Thanksgiving-themed activities --traveling, serving at a dinner, shopping Black Friday, attending a parade, making Thankful Lists. In this 18-page packet, students use logic to solve math problems about these activities. They also practice divisibility rules, identify prime and composite numbers, and discover number relationships and patterns. Problems are a great review of math vocabulary!
Packet includes notes to the teacher, 5 different logic problems, and a key for the teache
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Other (Math)
SOLVE IT! Santa Math Logic Problems Using the 100-number Board
Peek inside Santa’s Workshop to solve logic problems involving making toy trains, Elf Cookie Breaks, Reindeer bells, Santa/Elf Football, and Mrs. Claus’ cookies. In this 18-page packet, students use logic to find a mystery number related to these activities. Students also practice divisibility rules, identify prime and composite numbers, and discover number relationships and patterns. Problems are also a great review of math vocabulary!
Packet includes notes to the teacher, 5 different logic
4th - 8th
Math
SOLVE IT! November Math Logic Problems Using the 100-number Board
Time for some Fall activities --packing Thanksgiving food baskets, raking leaves, visiting a Pumpkin Patch, and having a movie party. In this 18-page packet, students use logic to solve math problems about these activities. They also practice divisibility rules, identify prime and composite numbers, and discover number relationships and patterns. Problems are also a great review of math vocabulary!
Packet includes notes to the teacher, 5 different logic problems, and a key for the teacher. All
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
SOLVE IT! Valentine Math Logic Problems Using the 100-number Board
Here’s a chance to inject some logic into a romantic themed holiday! In this 18-page packet, students solve problems with a Valentine scenario –from Valentine Cookie Sales to parties—as they practice using a logical method to solve problems, use divisibility rules, identify prime and composite numbers, review math vocabulary and number relationships.
The packet includes notes to the teacher, 5 different logic problems, and a key for the teacher. All problems use the 100-number board as an aid
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
SOLVE IT! St Patrick Math Logic Problems Using the 100-number Board
This 18-page math packet uses a fanciful story on the pot of gold theme with leprechauns and other Saint Patrick Day symbols. Students will enjoy practicing divisibility rules, identifying prime and composite numbers, and reviewing math vocabulary as they help Patrick get his Pot of Gold. Use the problems to sharpen problem-solving skills and reinforce computation skills. The packet includes notes to the teacher, 5 pages of math problems, and a key for the teacher. The problems use the 100-nu
4th - 8th
Math, Other (Math)
Santa’s Slip Up on the Elf Awards: A Math Logic Activity Packet
Liven up your holiday math with this logic activity packet that features a big mistake by Santa: WHO gets WHICH Elf Award? Santa FORGOT to say. This imaginary holiday problem has students sorting through Santa’s notes to put together an Elf Award List before the big ceremony. The activity provides practice in deduction and requires students to consider the implications of given information. The 9-page packet includes a statement of the problem, a list of clues from Santa’s notes, a logic wor
4th - 8th
Math
SOLVE IT! Back to School Shopping Math Logic Problems Using 100-number Board
It’s School Shopping Time! In this 20-page packet, students simulate some typical school shopping scenarios as they use logic and number sense to find solutions. They practice divisibility rules, identify prime and composite numbers, and review math vocabulary, and practice finding averages.
The packet includes notes to the teacher, logic problems, and a answer key. All problems use the 100-number board as an aid to finding a solution. All problems are presented in two formats: Task Cards (
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
Wizard Toad Math Card Game--Match Operation Clues
Your students will have great fun playing this card game while they practice matching math clue words with the operations they indicate! This 15-page activity packet includes teaching suggestions, rules for the game, clue word list cards for the 4 operations on whole numbers, and masters for the cards. Traditional rules for an Old Maid style card game apply, with students having to match words and operations in order to lay down any cards. The card deck contains 55 cards. Students will challenge
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math
SOLVE IT! January Math Logic Problems Using the 100-number Board
SOLVE IT! This 12-page math packet for January is the perfect way to get the attention of students right away. Use the problems to sharpen problem-solving skills and reinforce computation skills. The packet includes notes to the teacher, 7 pages of math problems, and a key for the teacher. The problems use the 100-number board as an aid to finding a solution. Use 1 page a day for a great opening activity! I have students complete the problems individually and then meet with a partner to dis
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
The Witches’ Halloween Party: A Math Logic Activity Packet
Let your student detectives figure out the Witches Halloween predicament when Gizelda throws a party! This logic activity packet includes a statement of the problem (Gizelda can’t figure out who brought what to her party), a list of information and clues, a logic worksheet chart, an answer key, and notes to the teacher. The activity makes a fun whole class activity that allows some practice in analysis and inference as well as using a chart to picture information. Students are sure to enjoy t
4th - 8th
Math, Other (Math)
SOLVE IT! Presidents Day Math Logic Problems with 100-number Boards
Did you know that George Washington changed his birthday? Let your students discover this information and more about USA presidents in this 18-page packet. Students solve problems related to Presidents Day as they practice using logic, divisibility rules, prime and composite numbers, and number relationships. Problems are also a great review of math vocabulary!
Packet includes notes to the teacher, 5 different logic problems, and a key for the teacher. All problems use the 100-number board as
4th - 8th
Math, Other (Math)
SOLVE IT! ZOO TRIP Math Logic Problems Using 100-number Board-Independent Work
Who doesn’t like a ZOO TRIP, especially if the weather is good! Did you know that sharks get more than 8,000 teeth in their lifetime? Or that the giraffe has one of the shortest sleep cycles of all animals? In this 24-page packet, students will learn interesting facts about some ZOO animals as they try to find a solution to the question posed in the problem. They practice divisibility rules, identify prime and composite numbers, and review math vocabulary, and practice finding averages. The pa
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Dilemma: A Mathematics Logic Activity Packet
Spice up your November math with this logic activity packet that features Grandma’s Thanksgiving Dilemma: WHO sits WHERE at the dinner table? This real-life problem provides students practice in deduction and requires them to consider the implications of given information. The 9-page packet includes a statement of the problem, a list of information and clues, a logic worksheet chart, an answer key, and notes to the teacher. The activity makes a fun whole class activity that allows some practi
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Math
Choice Board Math Activities for Halloween
Want to plan a Halloween party menu? Go to a Pumpkin Patch? Investigate favorite Halloween treats? Involve students in math investigations, gathering opinions, presenting data, using/interpreting graphs and charts! This 61-page math packet has a Choice Board format—students choose their activities to make a tic-tack-toe. Eight complete activities (plus a Your Choice space) are included on the board. Each activity includes complete directions and activity handouts. Real-life Halloween scenarios s
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Graphing
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About the store
Experience
My teaching experience includes 25 years as a K-12 teacher, curriculum administrator, and district federal/state programs administrator. As a teacher, I specialized in middle school language arts and mathematics. Since retiring from the K-12 system, I have been teaching curriculum and education courses at the bachelors' and masters' degree levels as well as supervising student teachers. I am also a successful grant writer, specializing in competitive state and federal grant projects. As a private contractor, I also work to help teachers who need assistance to improve their skills.
Teaching style
I prefer project-based learning, cooperative groups, and teamwork. I firmly believe all students can learn and it is the teacher's responsibility to find the key to get students involved. Positive relationships are essential to a good learning environment. I love teaching at all levels, but middle schoolers are my absolute favorite!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Honor student at every level of my personal education (grade school, high school, undergraduate college, post graduate degrees)
Selected as outstanding graduate student in masters degree program
Honored as Outstanding Teacher by Education Students
Selected for local community leaders cadre
Served as school commissioner
Served on Board of Directors for Metropolitan "Think Tank"
My own education history
Bachelor of Science in Education
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
Post-Graduate work in Educational Administration
Master of Public Administration and Policy, specializing in Organizational Development and Leadership
PhD Candidate: Public Administration and Policy
K-12 Teaching License (Lifetime)
K-12 Administrative License
All degrees earned with high honors
Additional biographical information
I firmly believe it's essential for all teachers to remember that we teach STUDENTS not subjects.
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