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North Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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I am currently an Education Specialist in an elementary school. I have been in education for 19 years and taught in grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.
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Preview of Open House Power Point Presentation

Open House Power Point Presentation

Open House PowerPoint Presentation is great to display and continuously run during open house. I've also let it run on individual student computers while displaying school-based information from the front of the room. PowerPoint is adjustable to meet individual classroom needs and/or information. Find other great products at my website www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Welcome Quote

Welcome Quote

The attached page is a quote that welcomes students to your class. It states "I am so fortunate to have you in my classroom this year!" and then a place for you to edit your name. Great for an open house gift that includes the message along with a fortune cookie.
Preview of Power Hour for Positive Results in Reading

Power Hour for Positive Results in Reading

"Power Hour for Positive Results in Reading" is a powerpoint presentation on an innovative idea to provide additional practice in reading for students who need to build their reading skills. The idea behind "Power Hour" is to provide time that is above and beyond the regular classroom allotted time. I believe "Power Hour" could be used at many grade levels, especially the primary classrooms. "Power Hour" is part of a teacher inquiry project I worked on this school year. You can see other p
Preview of MacMillan Treasures - David's New Friend

MacMillan Treasures - David's New Friend

Vocabulary Cards - I have created these for each story. Great vocabulary practice by matching word and definitions with a partner, working independently at a center, or playing a game of mix and match (see directions for Mix and Match on the Reading link). Check these out as well as many other products on my website www.treasuresforteachers.com
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About the store

Experience

I am currently an Education Specialist in an elementary school. I have been in education for 19 years and taught in grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.

Teaching style

I run my classroom through both whole group and independent activites. These independent activities are the focus of my center time. I work to differentiate learning for all learners and continually monitor their progress.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am a National Board Certified Teacher, Columbia County Reading Teacher of the Year and State of Florida Reading Teacher of the Year Finalist, Golden Apple Teacher finalist and Teacher of Distinction, Lee County Teacher of the Year finalist, Who's Who Among American Teachers and a State DIBELS and FAIR Trainer. I have taught school and district level workshops on Spalding Phonics, DIBELS, literacy centers, math bar diagraming and current teaching strategies.

My own education history

I graduated from University of South Florida with a BA in Elementary Education and Capella University with both a Masters and Doctorate in Reading and Literacy. I have my reading endorsement as well as my ESOL endorsement.

Additional biographical information

In the picture, I am the one on the right and the teacher on the left is my friend and team teacher, Janet Bales, who helped me create my "copy cat" worksheets. I encourage you to visit my website to see all the products available. www.treasuresforteachers.com