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North Royalton, Ohio, United States
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My professional career in education began with service in the Head Start program as a Classroom Aide, then as a Home Visitor. Additionally, I served as a school counselor for students in grades K-6, providing individual art therapy, group counseling, and prevention programs within the Cleveland public school system. My Ph.D in Urban Education with a counseling specialization & experience in the Department of Curriculum and Foundations, has given me the knowledge to instruct college students in various areas of study (PSY 100, Ed Psych, Social Foundations of Education). Finally, as a creative writer and illustrator, I have written, edited, and illustrated educational content for numerous publishers, including Sesame Workshop, Encyclopedia Brittanica, Westchester, Nick Jr., and LeapFrog.
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Preview of FOOD - Fruit & Veggie Bingo

FOOD - Fruit & Veggie Bingo

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Fruit & Veggie Bingo is an engaging way to introduce children to exciting healthy foods! Of course children will recognize the all-time fruity favorites like orange, apple, and banana, but in this game, they will learn about pomegranates, papayas, and apricots, too. Tired of talking about corn, beans, and potatoes? Teach children about the nutritional value behind Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and edamame beans! Are you hungry yet? Use this Fruit & Veggie Bingo game as a springboard for
Preview of FOOD - 12 Word Search Puzzles

FOOD - 12 Word Search Puzzles

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This set includes 12 FOOD-themed Word Search Puzzles, and Answer Keys. Students can challenge themselves or each other to find words about: fruit, more fruit, vegetables, more vegetables, meats, dairy products, grains, junk food, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kitchen tools. Build vocabulary, food knowledge, letter and word recognition, visual discrimination skills, and more. Use these puzzles for early finishers, bell work, free time, group challenges, or fun homework.
Preview of PSY 100 - Personality

PSY 100 - Personality

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - PersonalityHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of theories that contribute to our understanding of how humans develop unique patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. Perspectives include Psychodynamic Theory, Trait Theory, Humanistic Theory, and Social-Cognitive Theory. This resource includes "slides" for class presentation or lesson, brief activities and reflection-like questions for students (in red), definit
Preview of PSY 100 - Motivation & Emotion

PSY 100 - Motivation & Emotion

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - Motivation & EmotionHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of how psychological theory helps to explain human behavior and what motivates us, including the role of natural drives, emotion, reflexes, affiliation, achievement, and our innate desire to adapt to our surroundings and survive. Includes "slides" for class presentation, reflection-like questions for students (in red), definitions with relatable examples, he
Preview of PSY 100 - Learning

PSY 100 - Learning

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PSY 100 - Learning (Classical & Operant Conditioning & Social Learning)High School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of how behaviorism and cognitive psychology contribute to the biopsychosocial approach psychologists use to understand how humans learn. Through a series of experiments (Pavlov's dog and the bell, Watson's Little Albert and the white rat, and Skinner's operant chamber), students learn about classical and operant conditioning. Bandura's (Bobo doll
Preview of PSY 100 - Development Across the Lifespan

PSY 100 - Development Across the Lifespan

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - Development Across the LifespanHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of human development from a biopsychosocial perspective (biological, psychological, and sociocultural). Includes "slides" for class presentation, reflection-like questions for students (in red), definitions with relatable examples, helpful graphics, connections to related psychological concepts (e.g., attachment and parenting styles), and useful (
Preview of Worksheets - Printables; Early-Finisher Activity Sheets

Worksheets - Printables; Early-Finisher Activity Sheets

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Fun activity sheets for early finishers... 6 FREE activity sheets to promote math and language skills for young children. If you like these free pages, check out the seasonal-themed activity sheets in my TPT store... Each season includes 10 colorful activity pages with answer keys where applicable. Fun activities to keep children busy while promoting language development, higher-order thinking, creativity, and more. Print them out and use for early finishers, homework, or in any way you choose
Preview of PSY 100 - Treatment and Therapies

PSY 100 - Treatment and Therapies

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - Treatments and TherapiesHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of the treatments and therapies available for psychological disorders. Rooted in theory, therapies can help clients gain insight, change behaviors and cognitions, and become more-fulfilled human beings. Includes "slides" for class presentation, reflection-like questions for students (in red), definitions with relatable examples, helpful graphics, connecti
Preview of PSY 100 - Psychological Disorders

PSY 100 - Psychological Disorders

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - Psychological DisordersHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of the psychology behind psychological disorders, symptoms, causes, categories, and biopsychosocial impacts. Students will learn about anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, personality disorders, and more. Includes "slides" for class presentation, reflection-like questions for students (in red), definitions with
Preview of PSY 100 - Social Psychology

PSY 100 - Social Psychology

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - Social PsychologyHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of social psychology - how humans relate to one another in society - how we influence each other through our attitudes and actions, like discrimination, bias, conflict, persuasion, helping actions, companionship, superordinate goals, and love. Includes "slides" for class presentation, reflection-like questions for students (in red), definitions with relatable ex
Preview of PSY 100 - Thinking, Language & Intelligence

PSY 100 - Thinking, Language & Intelligence

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - Thinking, Language & IntelligenceHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of how humans process information to find solutions to life's everyday problems. Learn about cognition, metacognition, insight, algorithms, heuristics, trial and error, rules of thumb, convergent & divergent thinking, and the value of creativity. Gain awareness of why human thinking is flawed and how we can use critical thinking to find the tru
Preview of PSY 100 - Sensation and Perception

PSY 100 - Sensation and Perception

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - Sensation and PerceptionHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of how humans gather sensory information from the environment (visual, sound, taste, smell, touch, pain), filter out unnecessary details, then focus on new and essential information in order to adapt to the ever-changing environment, protect themselves, nurture themselves, and ultimately - survive as a species. Includes "slides" for class presentation, re
Preview of PSY 100 - Memory

PSY 100 - Memory

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PSY 100 - MemoryHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of memory processes, including what happens at each phase: encoding, storage, and retrieval, what kinds of factors can interfere with our ability to remember information, and how we can work to build a stronger memory with useful strategies and small changes. Learn about mnemonics, different kinds of memories, how emotions impact what we remember, and why we forget. With each experience, we construct
Preview of PSY 100 - Biology and the Brain

PSY 100 - Biology and the Brain

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - Biology and the BrainHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of the structures and functions of the human brain. Includes "slides" for class presentation, reflection-like questions for students (in red), definitions with relatable examples, helpful graphics, connections to related psychological concepts (e.g., fight or flight response, changing habits, neuroplasticity), and useful (or fun) video links related to the
Preview of PSY 100 - Happiness and Health

PSY 100 - Happiness and Health

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - Health and HappinessHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of the psychology of HAPPINESS and how simple lifestyle changes like focusing on gratitude and helping others can increase happiness and build a life of positivity. Includes "slides" for class presentation, reflection-like questions for students (in red), definitions with relatable examples, helpful graphics, connections to related psychological concepts (e.g
Preview of PSY 100 - Stress and Illness

PSY 100 - Stress and Illness

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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology - STRESS and ILLNESSHigh School/Adult Education curriculum/presentation slides Includes an overview of the psychology of STRESS and health issues that stem from poor stress management. Includes "slides" for class presentation, reflection-like questions for students (in red), definitions with relatable examples, helpful graphics, connections to related psychological concepts (e.g., anger, personality type, locus of control), and useful (or fun) video links re
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Experience

My professional career in education began with service in the Head Start program as a Classroom Aide, then as a Home Visitor. Additionally, I served as a school counselor for students in grades K-6, providing individual art therapy, group counseling, and prevention programs within the Cleveland public school system. My Ph.D in Urban Education with a counseling specialization & experience in the Department of Curriculum and Foundations, has given me the knowledge to instruct college students in various areas of study (PSY 100, Ed Psych, Social Foundations of Education). Finally, as a creative writer and illustrator, I have written, edited, and illustrated educational content for numerous publishers, including Sesame Workshop, Encyclopedia Brittanica, Westchester, Nick Jr., and LeapFrog.

Teaching style

My style of teaching and writing is comprehensive, well-rounded, cross-curricular, fun, engaging, silly, interactive, and playful. I believe children should enjoy the learning process and teachers should enjoy it too. I love the idea of multiple intelligences, so I incorporate math, literacy, art, physical activity, and social skills into everything I do.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I have written and edited content for Learning Horizons, some of which have won Parents Magazine or Dr.Toy awards.

My own education history

I have a Ph.D in Urban Education with a counseling specialization. I have a Masters Degree in Art Therapy and an undergraduate degree in Psychology.

Additional biographical information

I am an education expert with a creative flair...I write, edit, illustrate, and design, and I want to help provide teachers with fun new materials that will engage and inspire young learners.