I'm currently a 5th-grade teacher, doctoral student, and presenter.
I am formerly an instructional coach, elementary reading teacher, high school religion teacher, Montessori teacher's assistant, etc.
Want a fun way to teach or review any type of vocabulary with your students? Have them each adopt a word! Once students have adopted a word, defined it, analyzed it, and drawn a picture or symbol to represent it - cooperative learning can take place. Students can teach or "quiz" each other on their words. This activity can be done across grade levels and content areas, and the template can be edited to type in the words ahead, or write them directly onto the paper. It is a great differentiati
K - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Vocabulary
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Experience
I'm currently a 5th-grade teacher, doctoral student, and presenter.
I am formerly an instructional coach, elementary reading teacher, high school religion teacher, Montessori teacher's assistant, etc.
Teaching style
My pedagogy always seeks to utilize the constructivist method. I want students to employ a growth-mindset, and be aware of their thinking as it happens (i.e. metacognition).
Awards & shining teacher moments
PBS Digital Innovator, 2014 WTC Teaching Award, 2019 New York State Literacy Educator of the Year
My own education history
2020-present - PhD. in literacy - University at Albany (SUNY)
2022 C.S.M.L. - Harvard University
2012 M.S.Ed. Literacy - Canisius College
2010 M.S.Ed. Children's Education - Canisius College
2000 B.A. Psychology - Denison University
2000 B.A. Dance - Denison University
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