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You are the magic in the classroom—the real spark behind student success. My job? To hand you tools that make your job easier. Every resource I create is designed to save you time while keeping writing joyful, meaningful, and totally doable.
With over two decades in the classroom, I get it.
Elementary Classroom Teacher since 2000
Science Specials Teacher
I’ve lived the chaos and the joy. Let’s make writing instruction something you love again—without the burnout.
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Positive Classroom Decor - For an Encouraging Classroom (plant theme)
Create a more positive classroom culture by filling your classroom with ready-to-go classroom decor that promotes encouraging thoughts and self-love. This resource has covered everything from a mental health check-in and an "I Need a minute" bucket to inspiring posters and quick teacher notes. Items Included: Mental Health Check-In Suggestions for Use Posters (Rating Scale 1-5) Encouraging Posters Suggestions for Use 5 Classroom Posters Encouraging Sayings Suggestions
4th - 7th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Encouraging Classroom - Decor Bundle
Student Celebrations - Creating an Encouraging Classroom- Plants
Imagine a classroom where students cheer for each other, celebrate each other, support each other… and you feel the difference every single day. That’s what this Student Celebrations & Classroom Community resource was designed to create. Inside, you’ll find simple, meaningful routines that build belonging, boost confidence, and help students grow into the kindest versions of themselves — all through celebrations that don’t depend on grades, behavior charts, or test scores. Just genuine connecti
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Classroom Community
Also included in: Encouraging Classroom - Decor Bundle
Weather Watchers - Daily Weather Observations
Weather Watchers: A Complete Daily & Monthly Weather Observation SystemBring science to life with a joyful, consistent, child-friendly weather routine that helps young learners think, talk, and observe like real scientists. Weather Watchers is more than a worksheet pack—it’s a complete observation system built around three powerful habits of scientific thinking: Noticing – What do we see, hear, and feel today?Wondering – What questions do we have about today’s weather?Predicting – What might hap
K - 5th
Graphing, Science, Writing
NGSS
3-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
, 1-ESS1-2
Also included in: Weather Watcher Bundle - Primary Grades
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Experience
You are the magic in the classroom—the real spark behind student success. My job? To hand you tools that make your job easier. Every resource I create is designed to save you time while keeping writing joyful, meaningful, and totally doable.
With over two decades in the classroom, I get it.
Elementary Classroom Teacher since 2000
Science Specials Teacher
I’ve lived the chaos and the joy. Let’s make writing instruction something you love again—without the burnout.
Teaching style
I believe in teaching with heart, purpose, and just enough fire to light up a whole classroom. My style is equal parts creative, intentional, and grounded in real life—not Pinterest perfection. I show up every day to build connection, spark curiosity, and help students (and teachers!) grow in ways that actually stick.
Empathy, energy, and encouragement guide everything I do.
I don’t just want students to learn—I want them to love learning.
I don’t just want teachers to teach—I want them to thrive doing it.
BE THE CHANGE isn’t just a motto—it’s how I move.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I’ve been honored to receive Teacher of the Year at two different schools—proof that consistency, connection, and heart go a long way in the classroom. I’ve also been nominated multiple times for the Apple Award in Colorado (still waiting on my crown, but I’ll take the applause).
Beyond the classroom, I’ve worked with:
🌿 Thorne Ecological Institute (Cohort Member)
⛰️ Keystone Science School & Keystone Institute
These experiences have shaped how I teach science, support student inquiry, and design cross-curricular learning that feels natural and alive.
The accolades are lovely—but the real win? Seeing students light up with confidence, curiosity, and creativity. That’s the gold.
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from KSU
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Specialist's Degree in Education from Thomas University
Additional biographical information
Three beautiful children, the world’s cutest grandson, a rescue Pitbull, an obnoxious parrot, one seriously disheveled guinea pig, two reptiles, a tank full of fish, and the fluffiest cats on the planet keep my life full of joy, fur, and just the right amount of madness.
When I’m not dodging feathers or tripping over toys, I’m pouring my energy into creating authentic, engaging classroom experiences—and supporting fellow educators who are just as determined to make a difference.
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