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Dance Educator in Texas Public Schools for 30 years (now retired) Adjudicator for Dance Competitions, Dance Camp Instructor, Choreographer, and Clinician Workshop Presenter for TDEA, CEDFA, NDEO Staff Development Presenter for multiple districts Curriculum writer for Fort Bend ISD Teaching certifications in Dance, English, Computer Science, Theater Arts, Physical Education Previously served to assist in writing TEA Standards and Certification Tests
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Preview of Ballet Basic Workbook 1 Google Slides Version

Ballet Basic Workbook 1 Google Slides Version

Terms include 5 Positions of the Feet and Barre Basic Exercises First half of slides are information pages Second set of slides have editable text boxes to share as worksheets with your students
Preview of Building Technique Brick by Brick Google Slides version

Building Technique Brick by Brick Google Slides version

Here's the companion to the Educational Poster resources. A digital poster, worksheet, video or powerpoint version of this is available.
Preview of  Danceable Quotes 10 images and response page (google slides version)

Danceable Quotes 10 images and response page (google slides version)

10 great images and a response page variety of genre represented Wonderful way to introduce or summarize a unit Response page is set up with text boxes for student responses -- can be used over and over!
Preview of Back to School -- Imagination Quotes - 7 slides

Back to School -- Imagination Quotes - 7 slides

Great images and quotes from a variety of sources to use for your students. Would make excellent conversation starters! Quick view of slides: https://youtu.be/B5-0aObvI80 Align with the Danceable Thoughts Podcasts: The Morning Rev -- each about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes -- find it by searching Danceable Thoughts on your podcast provider. You can also find the recordings on YouTube
Preview of Student Survey to Start the Year (fillable slides) Distance Learning

Student Survey to Start the Year (fillable slides) Distance Learning

A great multi-part survey to get to know your students! A Pre-assessment that asks about both knowledge and experiences in a variety of genre of dance!
Preview of Dance Diary - 4 Simple Questions - Distance Learning

Dance Diary - 4 Simple Questions - Distance Learning

A Great 5 Slide Set of Colorful images to guide student thinking. Ideas to spark conversations before, during, and after they explore a new dance unit.
Preview of This Week in Dance Class -- Lesson Organizer for Distance Learning

This Week in Dance Class -- Lesson Organizer for Distance Learning

Structure your students' experiences with this simple calendar Focus on a special topic each day: Musical Monday Technique Tuesday Workout Wednesday Thinking Thursday Freestyle Friday COMING SOON: Danceable Thoughts Suggested Topics using this format!
Preview of Think It Through - Dance It Out -- Distance Learning --  10 !  Google Slides

Think It Through - Dance It Out -- Distance Learning -- 10 ! Google Slides

Here's a new way to start discussions, give simple movement assignments and simple research/enrichment assignments to your students. Based on the Danceable Thoughts Writing Prompts, this new version is updated to work for distance learning situations. This is also available in PDF format for printable handouts. Please become a subscriber to www.DanceableThoughts.com for many more resources to inspire dance educators!
Preview of Distance Learning Dancer's Journal Google Slide -- Adapt to any topic!

Distance Learning Dancer's Journal Google Slide -- Adapt to any topic!

Here's a new version of the Thinking Dancers Journal collection Google Slide version with fields for students to respond. Be sure you follow all the best practices for sharing assignments on Google Classroom so that each student can have their own individual copy!
Preview of Ballet Basics  Terminology-- Creating Digital Flashcards using Google Slides

Ballet Basics Terminology-- Creating Digital Flashcards using Google Slides

This is an excellent beginner project using a Google Slides Template to create Terminology Flashcards. The lesson is adaptable to any presentation format. The lesson has been designed as a starting point for an activity that could be used throughout the duration of the course for any terms list. It includes suggestions for enrichment activities that may include utilizing student videos as well as still images for identifying terms and correct execution of movements. Includes a sample rubric f
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Experience

Dance Educator in Texas Public Schools for 30 years (now retired) Adjudicator for Dance Competitions, Dance Camp Instructor, Choreographer, and Clinician Workshop Presenter for TDEA, CEDFA, NDEO Staff Development Presenter for multiple districts Curriculum writer for Fort Bend ISD Teaching certifications in Dance, English, Computer Science, Theater Arts, Physical Education Previously served to assist in writing TEA Standards and Certification Tests

Teaching style

Cross Curricular approaches to most lessons Specializing in Introducing Beginners to the Arts Inspired by the discpline of a ballet class Invigorated by the freedom to create from Modern/Contemporary Energized by the frenetic excitement of a Jazz Classes Always with an eye towards the rich History and Diversity of the Origins of Dance

Awards & shining teacher moments

Texas Dance Educators Association Hall of Fame -- Inductee 2024 Texas Dance Educators Association Director of the Year TDEA Lifetime Achievement Award Receipent

My own education history

Texas Christian University, Bachelor of Science in Education Dance Certification from Texas Woman's University

Additional biographical information

Enthusiastically embracing a new career as a "Teacher of Teachers"