Over the course of my career, I have taught 9th-12th grade English, News Journalism, Round Table, and Leadership with students of all backgrounds. Currently, my specialty areas are English II (10th grade) and News Journalism.
Enjoy this daily warm-up structure for your leadership course, club, or student council. There are 39 videos/podcasts/articles for analysis on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester, and as I find more solid resources, I am adding them in the presentation. Also included are templates for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday warm-ups that include goal setting, creating a personal agenda, and reflection. These warm-ups were created with a semester-long leadership class in mind, but they can also
There is something so rewarding and exciting about inviting guest speakers into the classroom, and being prepared and organized for the speaker makes the experience even better. With this purchase, you will get a Google Doc short letter/information sheet to share with your speaker ahead of the event and a short notes template for students that encourages active listening. The letter includes a thank you, possible questions, class mantras as guidance for the speaker, and space for campus arrival
When working in leadership and service, it is incredibly important to know who exactly you are serving. This creative and reflective activity encourages students to examine who they are and who they are serving by creating a moodboard/poster/thinking map and presenting it to the class. After all presentations, students are asked to reflect and move forward knowing who they are serving. Students may work in pairs, groups, or independently, and the activity duration is dependent on your needs and
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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About the store
Experience
Over the course of my career, I have taught 9th-12th grade English, News Journalism, Round Table, and Leadership with students of all backgrounds. Currently, my specialty areas are English II (10th grade) and News Journalism.
Teaching style
I have a real passion for empowering students and establishing reflective practice; as an English teacher, I get swept up in the excitement of literature and critical thinking, and I try to encourage my students to do the same. I especially love incorporating discussion as I believe collaborative speaking and listening opportunities are the cornerstone of critical thought in the classroom. I am a very animated teacher, but I also know that my students need structure and appreciate clean design.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 school year; Local VFW Citizenship Education Teacher Award; "Best of" Award from local newspaper.
My own education history
I attended a four-year college where I majored in English and obtained a secondary teaching license. Since then, I have participated in various professional development opportunities.
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