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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 - BUNDLE
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 - 5th
Earth Sciences, Fractions
Science Fair Project Planner (Grades 3–6)
Make science fair season stress-free and engaging with this all-in-one Science Fair Project Planner! This resource guides students through the entire scientific process—from choosing a testable question to presenting results on a polished trifold board. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school students, this planner is ideal for classrooms, homeschool families, and enrichment programs. Everything is student-friendly, organized, and designed to build confidence in scientific thinking. Wha
3rd - 6th
General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Earth’s Water Investigation: Salt Water vs. Fresh Water with EML support
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 - 5th
Earth Sciences
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-2
Also included in: Earth’s Water Investigation: Salt Water vs. Fresh Water - BUNDLE
Tilt at the Prompt! Don Quixote AI Prompt Activity
A Don Quixote AI Image Mad Lib Adventure Bring classic literature, creative writing, and AI literacy together with this fun and engaging Mad Lib–style activity inspired by The Adventures of Don Quixote! In this low-prep worksheet, students use guided sentence frames and word banks to create a detailed AI image prompt based on a famous event from Don Quixote—such as the iconic windmill scene. Perfect for introducing students to visual description, storytelling, and imagination while keepin
4th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Writing
CCSS
L.5.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.7
+2
Kindergarten Science - Sun & Shade Observations
Take a stroll outside to become scientists who observe the sun and how it creates shade. How does it feel? What does it look like? And students get a chance to practice writing sentences about what they've observed.
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Science
CCSS
L.K.1a
, L.K.2a
, CCRA.L.1
+2
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
+1
Also included in: Earth’s Water Investigation: Salt Water vs. Fresh Water - BUNDLE
Chesapeake Bay Watershed – System Interactions Worksheets
Help students understand Earth’s systems and how they interact using these engaging Chesapeake Bay–themed worksheets! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school science, this resource supports systems thinking while reinforcing real-world environmental connections. 🌎 What’s IncludedThis resource includes 2 complementary worksheets focused on the four Earth systems: Atmosphere Biosphere Hydrosphere Geosphere 📝 Worksheet 1: Written Explanation Students select two or more Earth sph
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences
Rain Clouds Experiment
Work on counting and recording data with tally marks. After students learn about the water cycle and cloud formation, students can "test" how clouds fill up to make precipitation. Students tally their drops of water and record their information.
PreK - 1st
Math, Science
A 5th Grade Chemical Change Mystery Lab (NGSS Aligned)
🕵️♂️ The Case of the Color-Changing Salt A 5th Grade Chemical Change Mystery Lab (NGSS Aligned)Turn your students into science detectives with this engaging, hands-on mystery lab! In The Case of the Color-Changing Salt, students investigate a surprising color change using rock salt and common classroom materials to determine whether a chemical change has occurred. This activity blends inquiry-based learning, storytelling, and NGSS-aligned science practices—perfect for upper elementary c
3rd - 6th
Chemistry, General Science
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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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