Dedicated Dean Essentials
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My first few years in education leadership were nearly my last. I felt overwhelmed by the number and variety of tasks expected of me and was very unprepared. I have worked steadily in my various leadership roles to build systems of organization into my responsibilities and want to share my trials and errors with the Ed leadership community. We’re all in this together, and I strongly believe working ‘smarter not harder’ is the only way to survive such a demanding and stressful line of work.
ABOUT ME
I have over 15 years of educational experience at elementary, middle & high school levels; including 5 years in full-time leadership roles. I worked for 10 years in a small private K-12 international school in Africa where I led the elementary team through building a new school from scratch. I currently work as a Title I middle school dean in northern Virginia. We are a large admin team supporting a staff of 100+ and nearly 1,000 students. Everyday I’m finding new ways to grow and learn as an educator and have learned to lean into the challenges of my profession.
Follow my leadership journey on instagram at msdean.va.
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Narrative Writing: BUNDLE
Narrative Writing: BUNDLEUse these no prep graphic organizers to guide your students through the narrative writing process while centering their writing around the elements of a particular genre. These work great as a culminating writing project and are easily differentiated for a variety of student needs and abilities. This Bundle currently includes these packs:Narrative Writing: Create a Fairy TaleNarrative Writing: Create a Super HeroNarrative Writing: Create a Mystery StoryNarrative Writing:
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories
Narrative Writing: Create a Mystery Story
Create a Mystery Story: Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers
Use these no prep graphic organizers to guide your students through the narrative writing process while centering their writing around the elements of the mystery genre. I use this in my classroom as a culminating narrative writing project for my third grade students!
Includes:
* Mystery Brainstorm
* Characters Brainstorm
* Design a Detective Costume
* Design a Suspect Costume
* Setting: Where and when does the story take place?
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2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Narrative Writing: BUNDLE
Earth Day Mini Book
We CAN Help: An Earth Day Problem Solving Mini Book for Classroom Discussion
Includes:
* 12 page mini book (pp. 3-8) Simply print mini book pages, cut in half along the dotted lines, and then staple together to create each book. Give students time to think and write about their own ideas, share them with a partner, and share with the whole class. Encourage students to come up with unique ideas for each problem and add specific details!
BONUS FREEBIE: Optional writing pages for display (p. 9).
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing
Everyday Classroom Forms
This packet includes editable teacher forms that I use in my classroom nearly everyday. They are designed to keep my students and I organized and have been life-savers on more than one occasion. I have included a brief description of each form, and how I use it in my classroom.
This resource includes a ready-to-print PDF file and an easy-to-customize PowerPoint. Enjoy!
This resource includes:
Editable Newsletter & Example Newsletter
Take-home Reading Log
Homework Record
Editable Monthly Cale
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
My first few years in education leadership were nearly my last. I felt overwhelmed by the number and variety of tasks expected of me and was very unprepared. I have worked steadily in my various leadership roles to build systems of organization into my responsibilities and want to share my trials and errors with the Ed leadership community. We’re all in this together, and I strongly believe working ‘smarter not harder’ is the only way to survive such a demanding and stressful line of work.
ABOUT ME
I have over 15 years of educational experience at elementary, middle & high school levels; including 5 years in full-time leadership roles. I worked for 10 years in a small private K-12 international school in Africa where I led the elementary team through building a new school from scratch. I currently work as a Title I middle school dean in northern Virginia. We are a large admin team supporting a staff of 100+ and nearly 1,000 students. Everyday I’m finding new ways to grow and learn as an educator and have learned to lean into the challenges of my profession.
Follow my leadership journey on instagram at msdean.va.
My own education history
I hold a BA in History and an MS in Elementary Education from University of Mary Washington. I also hold a MEd in Educational Leadership.
My teaching license is PreK-6 in Virginia. I also hold a Virginia endorsement in Education Leadership & Administration.
Additional biographical information
I have a 4 year old daughter who loves Paw Patrol, mermaids and riding her scooter. My husband of 7 years is a nurse and we have an energetic tan & white cocker spaniel named Lady.
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