I have been in education for 15 years, ranging from 1st grade to 5th grade to instructional coach to middle school math to High School administrator. I enjoy working with kids of all ages. And I love working with and helping teachers.
Looking for a fun way to review math concepts around multiplication, division and more? This Christmas-themed digital escape room is the perfect way to captivate students as they tackle challenging math problems. Each of the problems is modeled after common-core standards. This product covers the following topics as they relate to 4th grade standards: •Multiply two two-digit numbers •Fluently add & subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm •Find whole-number quotients and r
Looking for NO PREP Halloween Math and ELA Activities? This Packet is full of resources that will keep students engaged during the busy Halloween season. Here's what's included: Cover Page (coloring) Find & ColorSpooky MazesWord SearchHalloween CrosswordAcrostic PoemFixing Fascinating Facts (student find and fix grammar errors) The Best Part of My Day (reading comprehension) Pick a Prompt (creative writing) Create a ComicWitch's Brew (similar to a Mad Lib) Color by Code (parts of speech practic
Looking for a fun way to review math concepts around multi-digit multiplication? This Haunted House-themed digital escape room is the perfect way to captivate students as they tackle challenging math problems. Each of the problems is modeled after common-core standards. This product covers the following topics as they relate to the standards: •Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number •Multiply two two-digit numbers •Illustrate and explain calculations by using eq
Looking for a fun way to review math concepts around decimal place value? This Haunted House-themed digital escape room is the perfect way to captivate students as they tackle challenging math problems. Each of the problems is modeled after common-core standards. This product covers the following topics as they relate to 5th grade standards: •Read, write and compare decimals to thousandths •Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place •Recognize relationship between benchmar
Looking for an engaging activity for the fall? These 32 no-prep printables are the perfect solution. Students will stay engaged as they solve puzzles and work their way through challenging math and ELA activities. Here's what's included: Cover Page (coloring) Find & ColorA-Maze-ing FunWord SearchSummer CrosswordAcrostic PoemFixing Fascinating Facts (student find and fix grammar errors) Autumn Structures (text structures) The Best Part of My Day (reading comprehension) Pick a Prompt (creative wri
Looking for an engaging activity for the springtime? These 32 no-prep printables are the perfect solution. Students will stay engaged as they solve puzzles and work their way through challenging math and ELA activities. Here's what's included: Cover Page (coloring) Find & ColorA-Maze-ing FunWord SearchSummer CrosswordAcrostic PoemFixing Fascinating Facts (student find and fix grammar errors) Springtime Structures (text structures) Creepy Crawlies (reading comprehension) Pick a Prompt (creative
Are you looking for a fun way to review math concepts from your geometry unit? This space-themed activity is the perfect way to captivate students as they tackle challenging math problems. Each of the problems is modeled after common-core, standardized test questions. This product covers the following topics as they relate to 4th grade standards: •Classifying two-dimensional shapes •Identifying parallel and perpendicular lines •Identifying right, acute and obtuse angles •Recognizing line of sy
Are you looking for a fun way to review important math concepts from the year? This space-themed digital escape room is the perfect way to captivate students as they tackle challenging math problems. Each of the problems is modeled after common-core, standardized test questions. This product covers the following topics as they relate to 4th grade standards: •Place Value •Addition and Subtraction •Multiplication & Division •Multi-step Word Problems •Geometry •Comparing decimals, percents and frac
Are you looking for a fun activity to help your students learn their multiplication facts? This Rubik's Cube color by number is a great solution. Students practice multiplication facts as they construct their own Rubik's Cube. How it works: Students complete the number sentences on the facts page. They then color in the corresponding shapes on the Rubik's Cube page. Finally, they cut it out, fold it up and glue it together! This set includes 2 Differentiated sets of multiplication facts: Level
Are you looking for a fun game to help your students learn their math facts? This fast-paced card game is a great solution. Students practice multiplication facts as they face off with a partner. They can also enjoy the fun in solo mode. How it works: Any two cards in the deck have exactly one matching expression. Students try to get rid of their pile by finding the matching expression between their card and the card in the middle pile. First to get through their pile wins! See the preview for
This is an engaging addition, subtraction, multiplication and division activity where students get to craft a fun penguin. This winter-themed craft allows students to build proficiency around grade level standards. Students solve problems in order to discover the correct color for each shape. This product includes 16 differentiated sets of pages which cover following standards: Addition within 10Addition within 20Subtraction within 10Subtraction within 20Addition within 100 (no regrouping)Additi
This is an engaging addition and subtraction activity where students get to craft a fun Teddy Bear. This Valentine's Day-themed craft allows students to build proficiency around grade level standards. Students solve addition and subtraction problems in order to discover the correct color for each shape. This product includes 11 differentiated sets of pages which cover following standards: Addition within 10Addition within 20Subtraction within 10Subtraction within 20Addition within 100 (no regrou
This is an engaging addition and subtraction activity where students get to make fun Halloween-themed crafts. The math crafts allow students to build proficiency around grade level standards. Students solve addition and subtraction problems in order to discover the correct color for each shape. This product includes 6 different crafts: Jack 'O Lantern, Owl, Spider, Frankenstein, Bat and Scarecrow. For each of the 6 crafts, there are 11 differentiated sets of pages which cover following s
This is an engaging addition and subtraction activity where students get to craft a fun spider. This Halloween-themed craft allows students to build proficiency around grade level standards. Students solve addition and subtraction problems in order to discover the correct color for each shape. This product includes 11 differentiated sets of pages which cover following standards: Addition within 10Addition within 20Subtraction within 10Subtraction within 20Addition within 100 (no regrouping)Addit
This is an engaging addition and subtraction activity where students get to craft a fun Scarecrow. This fall-themed craft allows students to build proficiency around grade level standards. Students solve addition, subtraction, multiplication or division problems in order to discover the correct color for each shape. This product includes 11 differentiated sets of pages which cover following standards: Addition within 10Addition within 20Subtraction within 10Subtraction within 20Addition within 1
This product includes 16 differentiated multiplication games. One set covers the 1-6 math facts and the other set covers the 1-12 math facts. Each game includes both a black and white version and a color version. The games are ready to print and play. The only prep is providing the materials :) The multiplication games are designed to develop fact fluency while also getting kids to use strategy. The following games are included: Grab the DonutsWalk the PlankSneaky NinjasPickin' ApplesLevel UpTi
This is a great Emoji-themed math activity to help students build their math fluency around multiplication and division. Students can get their math facts down while also having fun. Note: This product is included in my Mystery Pictures MEGA BUNDLE. This resource includes 5 separate images: Winking Emoji (Multiplication), Sunglasses Emoji (Division)Crying Emoji (Multiplication)Heart Eyes Emoji (Division)Laughing Emoji (Multiplication)Students have fun as they try to uncover the mystery picture
This bundle is packed with over 75 fun, themed math activities to help students build their math fluency around multiplication and division. Students can get their math facts down while also having fun. This resource includes 4 separate images in each of the following themes: Back to SchoolAutumnWinterSpringSummerDinosaursSpaceAnimalsEmojisMythical CreaturesHalloweenChristmasNew YearsValentine's DayPresident's DaySt. Patrick's DayEaster4th of JulyEach picture has 2 differentiated pages: Level 1
These summer math puzzles are a fun end-of-year review activity. Students get to piece together fun pictures as they reinforce math skills they learned in 3rd grade. This product includes 4 unique puzzles, each focusing on different skills: Sand Castle on the Beach: Addition and Subtraction3.NBT.A.2: Fluently add and subtract within 1000Roasting Marshmallows: Multiplication and Arrays3.OA.A.3: Use multiplication to solve word problems3.OA.A.4: Determine unknown whole number in multiplication
This is a fun Earth Day-themed math activity to help students build their math fluency around multiplication and division. Students can get their math facts down while also having fun. The picture has 2 differentiated pages: Level 1 and Level 2. This product also includes an Entry Assessment to help you determine which level would be best for your students. This resource works great for math centers, morning work, an early finisher task or just for fun.
I have been in education for 15 years, ranging from 1st grade to 5th grade to instructional coach to middle school math to High School administrator. I enjoy working with kids of all ages. And I love working with and helping teachers.
Teaching style
I love to teach students how to think. Once they know how to think, there are endless opportunities. I am also a firm believer in finding ways to make learning fun - incorporating games, projects, collaboration and anything else that pulls in the kids.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was selected to be on the Fulton County Technology Leadership Forum. After going through extensive training, I was able to present at our county's technology fare. I also served on our school's Governance Council and many other school and district leadership committees.
My own education history
I did my k-12 schooling in Fort Collins, CO. After graduating, I studied at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. After floating around through about 5 different majors, I finally found my calling in Elementary Education.
Additional biographical information
I have a wife and 4 kids, ranging from elementary to high school. I love to read, build things and basically anything outdoors.
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