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 rates and ratios? 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 6th grade standards: •Understand ratio relationship between two quantities •Understand the concept of a unit rate •Make tables of equivalent ratios, find missing values in the tab
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
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 a fun Fairy Tale activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create mad libs from one of seven Fairy Tales-themed stories: CinderellaJack and the Bean StockThree Little PigsGoldilocksLittle Red Riding HoodSnow WhiteHansel and Grettle This resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. Also includ
This is a fun end-of-year and summer activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create mad libs from one of six summer-themed stories: My Summer PlansAmusement ParkSumer CampHow to Run a Lemonade StandBeach TripFavorite MemoriesThis resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. Also included are a part
This is a fun Easter Grammar activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create a mad lib for a story about an Easter egg hunt. This resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. A parts of speech review is also included in this product. Enjoy! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is a fun spring activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create mad libs from one of five spring-themed stories: Springtime is Here!My Spring BreakApril Fools FunRainy DaysGetting the Garden ReadyThis resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. Also included are a parts of speech review scaffo
This is a fun St. Patrick's Day activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create mad libs from one of four St. Patrick's Day-themed stories: My Lucky DayHow to Catch a LeprechaunA Chance EncounterLimerick LaughsThis resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. Also included are a parts of speech revi
This is a fun winter activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create mad libs from one of five Valentine's-themed stories: Secret AdmirerValentine's DayRomeo and Juliet10 Ways to Show Someone You Care About ThemHeart Candy GramsThis resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. Also included are a
This is a fun New Year's activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create mad libs from one of five winter-themed stories: How to Set a New Year's ResolutionMy New Year's ResolutionsNew Year's TraditionsMy Winter BreakThis resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. Also included are a parts of sp
Looking for a fun activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity? With this product, students get to create mad libs from one of many stories from each of the following themes: FallWinterSpring Summer This resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. Also included are a parts of speech review scaffold and a page with in
This is a fun winter activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create mad libs from one of five winter-themed stories: Snowball FightEpic SleddingHow to Build a SnowmanYeti on the MountainWinter WonderlandThis resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. Also included are a parts of speech review s
This is a fun activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create mad libs from one of four thanksgiving-themed stories: Thanksgiving FeastHow to Bake an Apple PieA Round of GratitudeTeddy's Great EscapeThis resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. Also included are a parts of speech review scaffo
This is an engaging Parts of Speech activity where students get to create Halloween-themed crafts including a Bat, a Spider and Frankenstein. Students build proficiency as they use the code to color in each of the shapes. Each craft includes three differentiated levels. Level 1: Adjective, Verb, NounLevel 2: Adjective, Verb, Noun, Conjunction, PrepositionLevel 3: All 9 Parts of SpeechThis product also has a Parts of Speech scaffold. Students have fun piecing together their Halloween crafts as t
These Writing Prompts are perfect for the month of October. This product includes 10 sets of prompts covering topics for fall and Halloween. They could be used for centers, early finishers, class assignments or just for fun. THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:10 Different sets of PromptsPlanning PagesWriting PagesRevising & Editing ChecklistsFun Toppers for DisplayDigital Slides (Google)Teachers can take the prompts through the writing process (plan, draft, revise, edit, publish) or they can use the prompts
This is a fun fall activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create mad libs from one of five fall themed stories: A Trip to the Apple OrchardHow to Make a ScarecrowPiles of LeavesFall Festival FunAll About HibernationThis resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the link. Also included are a parts of sp
Looking for a fun activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity? With this product, students get to create mad libs from one of many stories from each of the following themes: Back to SchoolFallWinterHalloweenThanksgivingChristmasWinterNew YearsValentinesSt. Patrick'sSpringEasterSummerFairy TalesThis resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or
This is a fun activity that helps students review parts of speech while also tapping into their creativity. Students get to create mad libs from one of five back-to-school themed stories: My Summer VacationSchool Shopping1st Day JittersMeet my Teacher (two version - 1 for male teacher and 1 for female)A Little About Me This resource includes activities for both print and digital. The digital version is in Google Slides, which can be pushed out through Google Classroom or by distributing the lin
Looking for an engaging and simple way to get to know more about your students? This All About Me mini book has 8 fantastic pages, filled with fun graphics and meaningful prompts. It's perfect for the first week of school! Students fill out the 8 boxes on the page and construct their mini book. There are written directions as well as a video tutorial to walk them through, step by step. Students will love filling out their All About Me book while also creating a fun keepsake. ••••••••••••••••••
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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