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With over 27 years of experience in education, I have taught elementary and middle school students, specializing in mathematics. As a National Board Certified Teacher, I collaborate with educators across all grade levels to enhance instructional practices. In recognition of my dedication, I was awarded as a NASA K12 Educator and selected by Microsoft as an Innovative Educator, highlighting my commitment to integrating technology and innovative strategies into the classroom to inspire students and teachers.
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Preview of 2nd Grade Math Common Core 2.G.2 SMART

2nd Grade Math Common Core 2.G.2 SMART

This SMART Notebook lesson teaches students about partitioning a rectangle into rows and columns of same-size squares and count to find the total number of them. This is from the 2nd Grade Standard 2 of the Common Core. This is used to work with 2nd graders on area. Let your students interact with this lesson and create the project at the end of the lesson to make the concept something they will not only understand but be able to apply and create.
Preview of History of Thanksgiving SMART Notebook

History of Thanksgiving SMART Notebook

Use this SMART Notebook file to introduce your students to the history of Thanksgiving. This 11 Page file includes 3 linked videos that are embedded within the notebook. The videos are: History of Thanksgiving, Mayflower Deconstructed, and Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Preview of Greater Than Less Than SMART v11 Activity Builder

Greater Than Less Than SMART v11 Activity Builder

**UPDATE** Due to sound issue the file has been recreated. Introduce greater than and less than in your mathematics classroom with this SMART Notebook file. Using the Activity Builder in SMART Notebook 11 students are able to feed an alligator the numbers that answer the math greater then less than question. Students select and drag the number to feed the alligator. If the answer is correct the number will disappear into the alligators mouth. If the number is incorrect the number will return to
Preview of The Pumpkin Unit SMART

The Pumpkin Unit SMART

This is a great unit to start October. Let your students spend the month exploring pumpkins. This unit contains activities from exploring the pumpkin to having the teacher cut the lid off and dig out the seeds. Make a pie in a Ziploc bag. After purchasing the unit, there is a link to download the SMART Notebook file for anatomy of a pumpkin. Worksheets and all pumpkin papers are included.
Preview of Pinecone Turkey Poem and Project SMART file

Pinecone Turkey Poem and Project SMART file

Students will read the poem about "The Pinecone Turkey" and explore the vocabulary. The students will then create a turkey made from pine-cones, construction paper, googly eyes, and glue. Use this SMART Notebook file to introduce the lesson. Pages included are: teacher lesson, poem, vocabulary, pine-cone project. The pine-cone turkey is a great project for November and Thanksgiving. It is simple to do and inexpensive to create. Makes a fun center piece for the holiday table.
Preview of 2nd Grade Math Common Core 2.G.1 SMART

2nd Grade Math Common Core 2.G.1 SMART

This SMART Notebook file examines the Common Core Standard: 2.G.1 Recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces.5 Identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons. The file is divided into 3 teaching sections. 1- learning the vocabulary 2- creation of the shapes based on descriptions 3- interactive vocabulary practice
Preview of Multiplying and Dividing Integers

Multiplying and Dividing Integers

This bundle includes the PPT for Multiplying and Dividing Integers, the PDF version, and the worksheet bundle.
Preview of Open House SMART Notebook

Open House SMART Notebook

Use this SMART Notebook file to welcome your students and parents to back to school night, open house. Add your specific classroom information to finish the customization. Allowing teachers and parents to interact with your SMART Board is exciting. Many have never even touch an interactive board. Give them the experience with this activity.
Preview of Pumpkin Math SMART Notebook - Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Math SMART Notebook - Pumpkin Seeds

So many pumpkin seeds, now what??? Use this interactive SMART Notebook file to work on basic math processes with your students. Students solve the problems you give using their pumpkin seeds on their place-mats. Then come to the SMART Board and using the infinitely cloned pumpkin seed, he/she can show how to solve the problem. My students love the interactivity of this lesson.
Preview of Multiply and Divide Integers - Interactive Notes (PPT)

Multiply and Divide Integers - Interactive Notes (PPT)

This set of interactive notes teaches the multiplication and division of integers. It also includes practice problems and all answer keys. If you prefer, you can find this same activity listed as a PDF.
Preview of Multiply and Divide Integers - Interactive Notes (PDF)

Multiply and Divide Integers - Interactive Notes (PDF)

This set of interactive notes teaches the multiplication and division of integers. It also includes practice problems and all answer keys. You can find this same activity listed as a PPT if preferred.
Preview of Egypt Story Paper

Egypt Story Paper

Print this Egypt writing paper for your students to get creative. Use it on a SMART Board for the entire class to participate in an Egypt group writing.
Preview of History of Thanksgiving included SMART Notebook download with embed videos

History of Thanksgiving included SMART Notebook download with embed videos

Using the SMART Notebook file (free, additional download with purchase, directions included = 11 slides) students will learn about the history of Thanksgiving. Included are a bubble map for brainstorming and the directions for use of a Web 2.0 tool called Tagxedo.
Preview of Gamification Tokens

Gamification Tokens

Gamification is a great way to motivate your students. Use this SMART Notebook file to create your tokens. Use the tokens by printing them and laminating or award them virtually through social websites like Edmodo. Also included are links to additional token designs. Use this file as your starting point for your best school year yet.
Preview of SMART Notebook History of Thanksgiving

SMART Notebook History of Thanksgiving

Use this Notebook file to introduce Thanksgiving to your students. Included in this file are 3 embedded videos. Internet connection required to use the videos and SMART 11.
Preview of Xs & Os

Xs & Os

Use this SMART Board file to play Xs and Os with your students. My students love to play during center time or when we are unable to go outside for free time.
Preview of Order of Operations PowerPoint Template

Order of Operations PowerPoint Template

This Mathematics PowerPoint template provides a strong foundation for introducing the order of operations. It includes all the essential information, and you can easily customize it by adding your state-required vocabulary to the first slide. Use the template to showcase examples or present interactively on a whiteboard. The simple yet visually engaging design is sure to captivate your students, just as it did with mine, making the lesson both accessible and memorable.
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Experience

With over 27 years of experience in education, I have taught elementary and middle school students, specializing in mathematics. As a National Board Certified Teacher, I collaborate with educators across all grade levels to enhance instructional practices. In recognition of my dedication, I was awarded as a NASA K12 Educator and selected by Microsoft as an Innovative Educator, highlighting my commitment to integrating technology and innovative strategies into the classroom to inspire students and teachers.

Teaching style

My teaching style fosters a hands-on, project-based learning environment where students actively engage with the material. While delivering content is essential, it is equally important to create opportunities for students to make their own discoveries, encouraging deeper understanding and critical thinking. I am passionate about technology and integrate it whenever possible to enhance learning, using digital tools to create interactive and dynamic experiences that connect students to real-world applications. This approach not only builds foundational knowledge but also empowers students to become independent learners.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Master in Curriculum and Instruction National Board Certified Teacher Microsoft Innovative Teacher 2012 NASA NEW K-6 Recipient

My own education history

I continue to take as many professional development classes as possible. I share with the teachers I work with the great ideas that are available to them.

Additional biographical information

I am a mother of 2 boys and married to a wonderful husband who teaches middle school math.