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Hi! I’m a dedicated educator in my 17th year of teaching, and I’m proud to have achieved National Board Certification (NBCT). My passion lies in supporting multilingual learners and helping every student find their voice through language and literacy.
Over the years, I’ve developed engaging resources that focus on building vocabulary, strengthening writing skills, and creating meaningful learning experiences for diverse classrooms. My goal is to provide tools that make teaching more effective and learning more enjoyable, while empowering students to succeed in both academic and real-world contexts.
When I’m not in the classroom, I love creating resources that other teachers can use right away—saving prep time and sparking confidence in students of all backgrounds. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope my materials bring ease and inspiration to your teaching journey!
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Earth’s Water Investigation: Salt Water vs. Fresh Water | NGSS Aligned
Help students discover how much of Earth’s water is salt water versus fresh water through an engaging, inquiry-based investigation! This Google Slides mini-lesson guides students through data analysis, discussion, and modeling using real-world information about Earth’s water distribution. Students explore where freshwater is found—including glaciers, groundwater, rivers, lakes, and streams—and learn why so little of it is easily accessible. This resource encourages critical thinking while bui
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences
CCSS, NGSS
SL.4.1
, SL.5.1
, 5-ESS2-2
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Also included in: Earth’s Water Investigation: Salt Water vs. Fresh Water - BUNDLE
National Boards Planner & Task Tracker
Working toward your National Board certification? Not sure where to begin, what you have done, how much you have left, or if you even remembered to complete THAT form? This google sheets can help you stay on top of it all! Sheets Included: Annual Calendar/Project Timeline (over one year, but you could easily make it into multiple) with Components broken down into major sectionsA breakdown of what is needed for each component with check boxes to help you keep track of your work. In addition to
2nd - 7th
For All Subjects
Guided Reading lesson Planner
Based off of the Guided Reading Components from Jan Richardson.
K - 5th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
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Hi! I’m a dedicated educator in my 17th year of teaching, and I’m proud to have achieved National Board Certification (NBCT). My passion lies in supporting multilingual learners and helping every student find their voice through language and literacy.
Over the years, I’ve developed engaging resources that focus on building vocabulary, strengthening writing skills, and creating meaningful learning experiences for diverse classrooms. My goal is to provide tools that make teaching more effective and learning more enjoyable, while empowering students to succeed in both academic and real-world contexts.
When I’m not in the classroom, I love creating resources that other teachers can use right away—saving prep time and sparking confidence in students of all backgrounds. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope my materials bring ease and inspiration to your teaching journey!
Teaching style
I do whatever it takes to reach my kids. I don't mind looking like a fool and will adapt my instruction to best meet their needs. I tend to be constructivist in my approach however... but ultimately...it's about what they need!
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher
My own education history
University of Maryland - Bachelors of Science & Minor of History
McDaniel College - Masters in Curriculum Instruction with Emphasis in History.
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