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With 18 years in education, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching various subjects to students in grades 3-8, ranging from advanced learners to those needing extra support. Currently, I serve as the Differentiation Specialist for our district, ensuring all students receive the tailored education they deserve.
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Geography | Maps and Globes | Ocean Lesson Plans
**Geography Activities Including Oceans, Maps and Globes**Introduce young learners to geography in a fun and easy way with this unit! These geography activities for preschoolers or Kindergarten students are an excellent way to have them learn more about the world around them. The unit is supported by picture books and contains activities for every learning style. The lesson plans include the basic characteristics of maps and globes, learning the names of the oceans, classifying land and water an
PreK - 1st
General Science, Geography
Waves | 5E Lesson Plan | Engage Activity
**Introduction to Waves Activity**This resource is perfect for the “Engage” portion of a 5E lesson. It includes several different activities to introduce students to the types and properties of waves. After brainstorming a list of waves, students will group them into categories. They will gain additional information by watching short videos and use this information to develop a definition for “wave”. The brainstorming activity activates prior knowledge while the categorize and analysis activitie
4th - 8th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-PS4-2
, 4-PS4-1
, SCIENCE.8.8.B
+3
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Landforms | Geology | Worksheets
**Landforms Differentiated Worksheets**These printable activities are designed to help students learn about 28 different types of landforms. With 5 levels of differentiation, these worksheets can be used for an entire unit or with different levels of students. They are perfect for teaching and reviewing landform vocabulary and definitions. The worksheets cover a range of activities, including matching pictures and names, writing landform names, identifying landforms based on descriptions, multip
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Geography, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-2
, 2-ESS2-2
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Experience
With 18 years in education, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching various subjects to students in grades 3-8, ranging from advanced learners to those needing extra support. Currently, I serve as the Differentiation Specialist for our district, ensuring all students receive the tailored education they deserve.
Teaching style
My classroom thrives on student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based activities. I believe in empowering students to take charge of their learning, fostering curiosity, and encouraging them to explore and discover.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I’ve been honored as New Teacher of the Year and have presented at the Honors Council of the Illinois Region. One of my proudest moments was collaborating with Charlotte Danielson and the Consortium for Educational Change on a teacher training video, contributing to the professional growth of educators.
My own education history
I hold a B.A. in Elementary Education with a minor in Biology and an M.A. in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction. Additionally, I’m certified in Gifted Education, which has been instrumental in shaping my approach to teaching diverse learners.
Additional biographical information
Beyond the classroom, I love diving into genealogy research and traveling with my family to new places.
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