20 + years in Education,
Certified in the areas of:
K-12th Health and Physical Education,
K-12th Guidance and Counseling,
7th-12th Social Studies, and
7th-12th English
You will find included the following: An advertisement technique defined along with types used. For instance, bandwagon, comparison, glittering generalities, heart strings, mudslinging, plain folks, rewards, snob appeal, special ingredient, and testimonial. Weasel words defined and how media influences us in regards to our health and overall wellness.
It is important if you are a teen or adult expecting a child that you have knowledge to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. What to expect to learn: Body and dietary essentials will be listed specific to girls/women who are pregnant.Folate (Folic Acid) will be discussed with food examples and specifics.Food label example which has folate listed and daily consumption suggested.Pregnancy myths versus facts.General healthy eating guidelines to know.Serving size and chart for seafood mercury levels.N
We will discuss weather conditions and how to remain safe. What to expect to learn: Regional weather, Covid-19 being a means for planning, and the importance of a plan for inclement weather. What to include in an emergency supply kit and disaster preparedness.Marine (water) hazards and what to do to be safe and unharmed.Thunderstorm safety precautions discussed.Tornado tips and fire safety prevention.Safety precautions that students intend on discussing with their household.
It is important nowadays to stay safe online. Students will be able to take a look at the following: Cyberbullying defined and why it could occur.Different types of bullying online - stealing passwords, impersonation, flaming, harassment, and text wars. Instagram, implications of sending pictures, Internet polling, interactive gaming, and how one can stop the bullying online.Use of good messaging, ignoring negative communications, talking to others if it presents a problem, and being awa
5th - 8th
Character Education, Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
You will be able to define and distinguish between the common cold, flu, and what an epidemiologist does. What to expect to learn: Key vocabulary such as agent, communicable, and pathogens defined.How many people are affected by colds, how they become ill and symptoms. Take a look at if cold weather makes one sick. Symptoms of cold versus flu. A visual representation of map of states seeing flu (influenza) activity level.Basic ways to combat disease and means to prevent from becoming sick.Care
We will discuss worry, stress, and how to manage them both. Worry will be both defined and explained.Things to remember along with how stress and worry are linked together.What can be done about stress and the stressors in our lives. The idea of balance, self-care, and being able to worry less.How teens deal with stress, glass (half-full) analogy, and helpful book recommendations.
Let's take a look at how we can protect our environment and recycle. You can expect students to learn the following: Recycling with be defined along with the 3 R's.The meaning of the recycling symbol.Emphasis on reduce, reuse, and recycle.Students will be able to brainstorm what can be recycled comparing it to a short list.Identify what cannot be recycled and where to recycle.Ways for students to start or continue to recycle and help our environment.A glance at several STEM careers listed.
It is important for tweens and teens to be able to understand that their mood does change quite often. What students will expect to learn: Mood will be defined along with images to depict various moods one may feel.Being able to rate one's mood on two occasions; understand why mood changes.Factors that can affect mood adversely causing a swing in emotions.Brain chemicals (four) will be discussed that influence mood.Recognize that teenagers have challenges, being unique, and how to keep one's moo
You will find exercise terminology briefly defined. What to expect to learn: Physical fitness concepts such as anaerobic and aerobic exercise, body composition, and circuit training.What are cool-down, intensity, locomotor movement, overload, physical activity and education. Question posed as to what your audience will do for physical fitness.
You will find included: What is happiness; more than just an emoji.The idea that happiness is under our control.Thinking about what makes us happy.Suggestions for a happier life: creating a gratitude journal, positive affirmations, vision board, self-love, and self care. Taking a "digi" break free from electronics.
What to expect students to learn: Fear defined as a response to a threat.How are fears acquired.Symptoms, common types of fears, and brainstorming other fears not mentioned.Ideas to face your fears eliminating them from your life.Fears that students may face at school and time to think of more remedies to lessen fears.
Check out what makes us unique and each have a different personality. What to expect to learn: How you are feeling today based on emojis?Mental health, description of birth order being a factor, and what makes us feel good about ourselves. Pick a straw to see what color you gravitate to and found out what that means.Nature versus nurture to debate personality along with our reactions/behaviors.A great, fun way to see how our strengths could counteract our weaknesses.
Maintain or continuing a fitness routine is important for adolescents. You will find the following information: Ideas and suggestions for fitness such as: Couch to 5K, yoga, using one's own body weight, and jumping rope.Step Challenge - taking at least 10,000 steps per day for health and how to boost your step count. Being able to set up incentives, mixing up routine by trying something new, hiking, being outdoors, and the plank will be emphasized.
What to expect within the slides: Being able to take a look at a student example of her health & fitness journal.Student description of overall health, diet, fitness, and what she did over the summer. A series of follow-up questions for the teacher to ask and lead into a discussion or debate with regards to the choices student has made this past summer.The existence of talking points (responses) for a more active discussion.
Learn as to why the Olympic games are important and how they came about in history. What to expect to learn: Why Zeus and ancient civilization created sport for recreation and honor.Differences in ancient and modern games.Importance of the existence of Olympic games, ring representation, and diet of early athletes.
4th - 8th
Ancient History, Physical Education, Social Studies
Take a look at what types of infectious disease exist, relevant examples, and what you can do to remain healthy. What to expect to learn: The rise of infectious disease along with Covid-19 at a glance.What are some diseases and vocabulary terms defined.Ways that infection can travel and enter your body.Signs and symptoms to look for if one is infected with a disease.How to decrease risk of infection.Brainstorm other means or ways to remain having a healthy body.
A comprehensive look at weather and how it has affected our world from a historical perspective. What to expect to learn: Taking a look at weather affecting military history such as Washington crossing the Delaware.Battle plans key as a result of weather conditions and potential forecast.President Grant and interest in weather observations.Creation of U.S. Weather Bureau Department of Agriculture being a factor and WWI strategy.Weather science, WWII, and modern technology under the umbrella of
Need resources on where to start for healthy cooking and baking? Perfect! Here are some ideas of books with recipes and valuable information that I would suggest. Highly rated publications that could be beginning in investing in one's health and well-being.
5th - 9th
Family Consumer Sciences, Health
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Experience
20 + years in Education,
Certified in the areas of:
K-12th Health and Physical Education,
K-12th Guidance and Counseling,
7th-12th Social Studies, and
7th-12th English
Teaching style
A guide on the side allowing for students to develop a growth mindset and taking pride in ownership of their learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Hand-Selected: Darkness to Light Stewards of Children
Staff Member of the Month - School Counselor
Scholarship Recipient - M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling
My own education history
B.S. in Health and Physical Education
M.Ed. in Guidance and School Counseling
Additional Professional Credits Beyond M.Ed. - 60+ to include character education, clinical psychology, gifted and talented along with informational technology.
Additional biographical information
I find myself constantly learning as an adult with a love for reading and being able to learn something new each and everyday.
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