CreatingInspiredLearning
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As a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience, I've worn many hats in the field of education. From my beginnings as a classroom teacher to my roles as an instructional coach and Teaching and Learning Facilitator, I've consistently strived to create, inspire, and learn. My journey has primarily focused on nurturing young minds in grades K-3, evolving into my current position as a Teaching and Learning Facilitator and curriculum writer for our ELA district curriculum.
Throughout my career, I've honed my expertise through diverse professional development opportunities. Serving as a studio teacher for the Mathematics Teacher Development Group and becoming a writing teacher consultant with the Oregon Writing Project have enriched my skills. I have also earned a micro-credential in the Science of Reading through Drexel University.
My dedication to excellence extends beyond formal training. I am deeply invested in researching best practices, staying abreast of educational trends, and crafting engaging lessons. Sharing successful strategies and ideas with fellow educators brings me immense joy. For me, teaching isn't just a profession; it's a passion. I firmly believe that when you love what you do, it never feels like work.
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Every Fact For How To Act: Procedures Rules & Routines
CREATE YOUR DREAM CLASS! Be proactive and stop unwanted behaviors before they start. This Google Slide product includes 40 lessons for teaching the most common procedures, rules, and routines for school. Simply click on the procedure you want to teach and be guided to that lesson that includes teacher input, active engagement, discussion scenarios, and an exit task. All your rules and procedures in one easy to use Google Slide presentation! Once you have clicked on the link within this PDF downl
K - 5th
Classroom Conversations: 15 Life Skills Mini-Lessons
This resource contains 15 life skills mini lessons designed to bring out the best in your students. Each topic helps students develop the life skills they will need to be successful in school, at home and in life. Taking 5-10 minutes to discuss these valuable skills will not only help students to develop healthy habits, you will be inspiring children to be more enthusiastic, productive and team-oriented. All of which are the building blocks to developing the classroom community that you want. Th
K - 5th
Character Education
Writing Habit Posters
Writing will improve when students start to think and act like writers. How can we get students to think and act like writers? We start by teaching them the habits of good writers. This product includes 12 writing habits that writers use every time they sit down to write. Each one is presented with a poster that can be posted on the wall or integrated into writing mini-lessons.
These habits are:
• Build Stamina
• Make a Plan
• Stay Organized
• Draw Detailed Illustrations
• Think About the Read
K - 6th
Writing
Classroom Energizers for Body & Mind
This resource provides 14 brain break exercises that are paired with positive affirmations. You have heard of brain breaks and maybe you have heard of positive affirmations, this resource combines both to help kids reach their highest potential mentally, emotionally and academically.
Each exercise is introduced with a photo demonstration and reinforced with step by step instructions. They are meant to be short exercises introduced one at a time or a few in a series. They can be practiced any ti
K - 5th
Character Education, Physical Education
You Said It! Edit! Editing & Revising Made Easy!
Editing checklists don’t work. This checklist starts out blank. Each editing and revising skill is introduced one at a time with posters that provide an example of exactly what is expected. Each editing checklist can be individualized depending on student needs and capabilities.
K - 5th
Writing
CCSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.5
+7
Out With Spelling Doubt! Student Dictionary/Word Book
This resource includes spelling strategies as well as a Student Word Book. The Quick Try strategy explicitly teaches students how to spell unknown words. The Word Book allows teachers to add and clarify pages separately therefore making it a more user friendly and functional tool for students. Not only is this word book practical, it also includes more than just sight words by providing lists of commonly requested words in today’s classrooms.
K - 5th
Reading, Spelling, Writing
CCSS
W.K.5
, W.1.5
, W.2.5
+8
Classroom Agreements
When I think of classroom management, I think of building community. What better way to build community than deciding as a group the type of classroom we want by writing a class agreement together? A CLASS AGREEMENT is something that is built WITH students. This activity can be much more powerful than simply dictating the rules to students in the first weeks of school. Students are much more likely to follow agreements that they themselves have had a hand in creating. Included:Step-by-Step L
K - 5th
Editable Template for Publishing All About...Books
This easy to use fill-in-the-blank document makes the publishing process easy! Have students type or set up a publishing system where an adult types student work.
Included:
1. template for typing student All About…books
2. template for rewriting students’ All About… books by hand
3. book cover page
4. table of contents page
5. writing pages with space for headings, pictures and captions
6. glossary page
7. index page
8. extra blank pages
9. detailed instructions for constructing books
K - 5th
Informational Text, Writing
Build Community: 5 Life Skills to Encourage a GREAT Class!
Encourage your students to be G.R.E.A.T! Communicating to students the life skills they will need in order to be successful in school is the first step in developing the classroom community that you want. This bulletin board focuses on 5 life skills. They are:
G: Develop a Growth Mindset
R: Perform Random Acts of Kindness
E: Have Empathy & Listen to Understand
A: Have a Positive Attitude
T: Demonstrate Teamwork
Each letter in G.R.E.A.T. stands for a life skill that will help students to be succe
K - 6th
Character Education
Quick Try Spelling Strategy
The Quick Try spelling strategy explicitly teaches students how to spell unknown words. This product includes a letter sized poster for reviewing the steps to this strategy and a link to my YouTube demonstration lesson. This strategy instills this message; logical readable tries with spelling are more important than stopping or getting stuck trying to spelling words perfectly the first time.
K - 5th
Spelling, Writing
Writers' Workshop Demonstration Mini Lesson Plan
Use this lesson plan any time you want to demonstrate any type of writing for your students. Use it to plan outside of class or use it as a guide while you write visibly in front of students.
What is Included:
• lesson plan template with suggested teacher talk
• blank lesson plan template (2 versions)
• list of demonstration writing ideas to get you started
You may also be interested in some of my other writing resources:
Writing Habit Posters
The Writing Notebook & Folder, A PowerPoint Lesson
K - 6th
Writing
Gear Up for Good Behavior! Behavior Success Plan
Prepare kids for success with a clear plan. This resource helps parents and teachers clarify expectations for chores and responsibilities, daily schedules, rewards and consequences.
Included:
• Six star charts
• Fill in daily schedule
• Fill in chore chart
• Fill in school responsibility chart
• Fill in record of the rules
K - 5th
Character Education
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Experience
As a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience, I've worn many hats in the field of education. From my beginnings as a classroom teacher to my roles as an instructional coach and Teaching and Learning Facilitator, I've consistently strived to create, inspire, and learn. My journey has primarily focused on nurturing young minds in grades K-3, evolving into my current position as a Teaching and Learning Facilitator and curriculum writer for our ELA district curriculum.
Throughout my career, I've honed my expertise through diverse professional development opportunities. Serving as a studio teacher for the Mathematics Teacher Development Group and becoming a writing teacher consultant with the Oregon Writing Project have enriched my skills. I have also earned a micro-credential in the Science of Reading through Drexel University.
My dedication to excellence extends beyond formal training. I am deeply invested in researching best practices, staying abreast of educational trends, and crafting engaging lessons. Sharing successful strategies and ideas with fellow educators brings me immense joy. For me, teaching isn't just a profession; it's a passion. I firmly believe that when you love what you do, it never feels like work.
Teaching style
As an educator, my overarching aim is to cultivate an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where students flourish not only academically but also emotionally and socially. I firmly believe in the power of mindfulness and purposefulness to instill a vibrant and enthusiastic perspective on life. Moreover, I am committed to fostering a positive school culture by leading with empathy, encouragement, and a dedication to mutual respect among students and staff alike.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Yet to be added.
My own education history
I earned my MAT and my BA in History from Southern Oregon University
Additional biographical information
Born, raised, and educated in Oregon, I am a wife and mother of two. Besides teaching, I find joy in the simple pleasures of life such as spending quality time with my family, indulging in reading, and engaging in various creative writing projects. My hobbies include crafting and exploring new culinary delights through cooking.
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