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After graduating from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Middle-Level English Education in 2013, I began my teaching career in a 7th and 8th grade reading classroom. After three years in this role, I transitioned to teaching Gifted and Talented 7th grade ELA, where I dedicated the next four years of my career. Eager to enhance my expertise in curriculum development and educational technology, I earned a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology in 2017. In the spring of 2019, I expanded my qualifications by adding K-12 Art to my teaching certification. This led to three wonderful years teaching middle school visual arts in the suburbs of Charleston, South Carolina.
Currently, I am teaching 7th grade Gifted and Talented reading in East Cobb, near Atlanta, Georgia. My diverse teaching background equips me to provide high-quality educational lessons that you can trust and enjoy. I look forward to sharing my passion for education with you.
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One-Pager Literary Analysis Project | Creative Final Assessment for Any Novel
Fiction One Pager Project – Secondary ELA Reading Response ActivityLooking for an engaging alternative to traditional book reports? This Fiction One Pager Project helps students demonstrate deep understanding of literature through visual creativity, literary analysis, and written response. This standards-aligned activity encourages students to analyze character development, theme, conflict, and important quotes while creating a meaningful visual representation of their reading. Perfect for:
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+13
Informational Text Escape Room | Central Idea & Text Features | CSI Close Read
Elevate your middle school English lessons with this captivating digital escape room designed to reinforce informational text standards. Dive into a world of exploration as students unravel text features, decode text structures, and grasp central ideas in a fun and interactive way. Ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual participation, this no-prep activity is the perfect blend of education and entertainment! Key Features: High-Engagement Challenge: Immerse your students in an excitin
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.7
+12
Edgar Allan Poe - Collaborative Poster - Figurative Language -The Raven Writing
Use this collaborative assignment to add to any study related to Edgar Allan Poe! I have this assignment in the back of my room during my Poe study. Early finishers will go and decorate a tile for our class poster. At the end of the unit, we have a beautiful poster (or two) to remember what we learned! As always, I am happy to help you and constantly updating my products! The final poster will be 30 x 40 inches (just like a standard movie poster)! See my other collaborative posters here: Ci
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.5.4
, RL.6.4
, RL.7.4
+2
Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Literary Study - Bundled Resources
Non-Fiction One-Pager Assignment - Informational Reading and Writing - Creative
Discover the perfect one-pager assignments tailored for non-fiction and informational texts right here! If you're in search of engaging activities that allow students to create visual summaries showcasing their comprehension of texts, your quest ends now. This resource includes: Teacher's Guide: Get the guidance you need to effectively implement these one-pager assignments in your classroom.Rubrics: Streamline the grading process with detailed rubrics to assess students' work.Project Guidelines:
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+29
Email Etiquette Lesson, Examples, Activity - How to Write an Email to a Teacher
This lesson will explain why email etiquette is essential in school and beyond, have students examine student emails, teaches the parts of the email with short games, and includes a student assignment, and assignment rubric for easy grading! This activity includes:-Email Etiquette Lesson -Short Parts of the Email Games -Example Student Emails to Analyze -Email Assignment -Email Assignment Rubric -Teacher's Guide -Google Slides and PDF viewing options.
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.6
Also included in: Writing Skills Bundle
Figurative Language Loop Game | Middle School ELA Trail Activity | No Prep
Elevate your classroom experience with this dynamic and best-selling TPT lesson that seamlessly blends fun, movement, and meaningful learning. As an educator, I understand the importance of making learning enjoyable while providing students with the opportunity to be active participants in their education. This engaging activity not only reviews essential figurative language concepts (including metaphor, alliteration, allusion, idioms, simile, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and personification) but al
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.5.4
, RL.6.4
, RL.7.4
+2
Also included in: Dynamic ELA Question Trails Bundle - Engaging Middle School Activities
Independent Reading Project PBL | Food Truck Festival Middle School ELA
Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an EXTRAORDINARY Food Truck Festival project that combines literary exploration with the excitement of culinary creativity. This is not just an activity; it's an immersive experience designed to captivate your students' imaginations and showcase their i
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+35
Back to School Inferencing Activity | Investigate the Teacher Mystery Lesson
Turn back-to-school excitement into meaningful reading practice with this engaging inferencing mystery activity. In this highly engaging “Investigate the Teacher” inferencing lesson, students become detectives as they analyze clues, make logical inferences, and gather textual evidence to solve a classroom mystery about their teacher. This activity is the perfect way to introduce inferencing skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning while building classroom community at the beginn
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Also included in: Beginning of the Year Bundle!
Middle School Mastery: Engaging Reading & ELA Skills Digital Escape Room Bundle
Middle School Mastery: 5 Digital Escape Rooms for ELA Skills BundleUnlock the door to engaging and immersive learning experiences with this Middle School Mastery bundle! This comprehensive collection features 5 captivating digital escape rooms designed to reinforce essential ELA skills while igniting a sense of adventure in your middle school students. From exploring themes and figurative language to mastering the skill of citing text evidence, each escape room offers an engaging and competitive
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+26
The Outsiders Novel Unit | Middle School ELA Activities & Standards Study
Teach The Outsiders with confidence using this complete, standards-based novel unit designed for middle school ELA. I've spent over 10 years teaching this novel, it is one of my favorite units to teach! This engaging The Outsiders novel study bundle includes everything you need to guide students through meaningful reading, discussion, writing, and critical thinking — without spending hours planning. Perfect for 7th–10th grade ELA classrooms, this unit balances rigor, creativity, and student e
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
+6
ELA Thinking Tasks for Middle & High School - Year Long - Growing Bundle
Transform your ELA classroom with this yearlong bundle of Thinking Tasks inspired by Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl! This resource includes weekly open-ended prompts designed to promote critical thinking, collaboration, and student discourse in middle and high school English Language Arts. ✅ What’s Included:Access to all ELA Thinking Tasks created for the 2025–2026 school yearNew tasks are added regularly (currently at 50 pages)Tasks aligned to key ELA skills: inference, th
6th - 9th
Poetry, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+10
Scavenger Hunt Escape Room an Active Introduction to Gothic Horror Literature
Immerse your middle and high school ELA students in the chilling world of Gothic horror literature with this captivating Scavenger Hunt Escape Room lesson! Step into the eerie atmosphere of Whispering Oaks Mansion, where students will embark on a thrilling journey through the corridors of classic tales, from Edgar Allan Poe to Mary Shelley. In this dynamic lesson, students will engage with 10 short reading passages tailored for 7th to 10th graders, exploring the defining elements of Gothic horr
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.4
, RL.7.10
, RL.8.10
+5
Story Elements Question Trail - ELA Loop Game - Plot - Conflict - Setting
Elevate your classroom experience with this captivating interactive story elements lesson that puts students at the center of their learning journey. This engaging activity offers a unique twist on traditional instruction, seamlessly blending rigorous questioning, collaborative problem-solving, and active movement. Ideal for middle school and high school students, this lesson provides a dynamic way to grasp essential literary concepts while fostering teamwork and critical thinking. I believe tha
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
Interactive Time Travel Digital Escape Room Engaging ELA & Reading Practice
Chronicles of Time: A Literary Journey - Time Travel Escape Room for 5th-8th Grade!Embark on an epic literary adventure through time with your students in this immersive and interactive escape room experience! In this engaging time travel lesson, students will journey through ancient civilizations, Victorian times, the roaring twenties, the modernist era, and even get a glimpse into the future, all while honing ELA skills and mastering the art of critical thinking. Description:In this captivatin
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+12
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen ELA Novel Test - Standards-Based Assessment
End of novel test for Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. This is the test I use at the end of my novel study. You can email me for an editable copy! This test includes 30 multiple choice questions and one short response prompt.
5th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+16
Also included in: Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Creative and Engaging Novel Unit
Edgar Allan Poe Literary Study - Bundled Resources
Get all of my POE-some activities at one bargain price. Included: The Collaborative POE-ster Poe's Death WebQuest A literary analysis essay practice The Tell-Tale Heart questions The Raven POE-try Visual Analysis
7th - 10th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature
Story Elements ELA Digital Escape Room Game - Irony, Foreshadowing, & Flashback
Immerse your middle school English Language Arts students in a captivating exploration of the narrative elements with this "Irony, Foreshadowing, and Flashback" Digital Escape Room Game! This interactive activity is specifically designed for grades 6-9, focusing on essential literary concepts such as suspense and surprise. Boost Student Engagement: Transform your classroom with a proven gamification strategy that increases student buy-in and enthusiasm for learning. Flexible Collaboration: F
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.5
, RL.6.10
+7
Elements of Plot & Literature Spoons Game – Secondary ELA Review Activity
Make teaching plot structure and literary elements engaging, fast-paced, and unforgettable with this Elements of Plot & Literature Spoons Game! Perfect for middle school and high school ELA classrooms, this game turns essential literary concepts into an exciting, hands-on activity your students will beg to play again and again. Whether you’re teaching plot diagram, story elements, or conflict types, this game keeps students actively reviewing while building critical thinking and vocabulary m
6th - 9th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.10
Sentence Variety & Type Question Loop - Combining Sentences - 6th-8th Grade
This activity, which grades itself, makes grammar engaging and kinesthetic! I believe that it is so important to make learning fun and give middle school learners a chance to move. Additionally, I believe it is important to give students a break from their computers and teachers a break from grading. This activity grades itself! Students find their way through the trail/loop only when they have the correct answers. Ready to print and go!This activity makes a grammar lesson engaging and f
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS, TEKS
L.6.1
, L.6.3
, L.6.3a
+7
Also included in: ELA Test Prep - Bundled Materials - Growing Bundle!
Scavenger Hunt Escape Room an Active Introduction to Dystopian Literature
Immerse your middle and high school ELA students in the chilling world of dystopian literature with this captivating Scavenger Hunt Escape Room lesson! Step into a world where society has crumbled, where technology is both a blessing and a curse, and where survival depends on your ability to question everything. Welcome to the Dystopian Scavenger Hunt Escape Room! In this immersive adventure, you'll explore the haunting landscapes of dystopian literature—uncovering dark visions of controlled soc
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+13
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Experience
After graduating from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Middle-Level English Education in 2013, I began my teaching career in a 7th and 8th grade reading classroom. After three years in this role, I transitioned to teaching Gifted and Talented 7th grade ELA, where I dedicated the next four years of my career. Eager to enhance my expertise in curriculum development and educational technology, I earned a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology in 2017. In the spring of 2019, I expanded my qualifications by adding K-12 Art to my teaching certification. This led to three wonderful years teaching middle school visual arts in the suburbs of Charleston, South Carolina.
Currently, I am teaching 7th grade Gifted and Talented reading in East Cobb, near Atlanta, Georgia. My diverse teaching background equips me to provide high-quality educational lessons that you can trust and enjoy. I look forward to sharing my passion for education with you.
Teaching style
I enjoy creating my own teaching materials! I am a creative mind, and I love bringing my creativity into the classroom. I am constantly differentiating to meet the needs of my students. My lesson plans can change at any moment! I also have a passion for gamification and making standard-based learning engaging.
Additional biographical information
I was born and raised in the snowiest city in America, Erie, Pa!
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