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Wichita, Kansas, United States
About the store
30+ years of teaching middle school, primarily focused on math, algebra and geometry, as well as advanced placement math classes. Have also taught adult education algebra classes, as well as high school math equivalency classes for high school dropouts, in the areas of basic math and algebra. Have also taught history, government, geography! Sponsored National Junior Honor Society. Eighth grade team leader for 10 years. Middle School Math Curriculum Coordinator; competition coordinator.
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Preview of Month-to-Month Organizational Checklists for School Staff

Month-to-Month Organizational Checklists for School Staff

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Math Fan
Here are over 80 pages of information for helping school staff get and stay organized! There are two sets of monthly calendars--one for classroom teachers, one for team leaders/administrators. Included with these calendars are 27 attachments. These attachments give organizational ideas for efficient planning of field trips, making emergency kits for classrooms, coordinating substitute folders/binders, tips for studying for tests, lockdown procedure tips, locker clean out tips, community servi
Preview of 101 Back-to-School Topics and Tips

101 Back-to-School Topics and Tips

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Math Fan
This 26-page project identifies 101 topics all staff should be familiar with before the school year begins, or shortly thereafter. Some samples of topics included are: professional development documentation, school supplies and invoicing, substitute folders, emergency kits for classrooms, field trips, parent volunteers, clubs, tutoring responsibilities, arrival/dismissal duties, sports eligibility, and so on! Many topics pertain to all staff! Included in this 26-page project is a 2-page list
Preview of Preparing Emergency Kits for Classroom & Emergency Lockdown Procedures

Preparing Emergency Kits for Classroom & Emergency Lockdown Procedures

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Math Fan
Here in a concise form are instructions for preparing emergency kits for classrooms as well as an emergency kit for administrators, as well as instructions for conducting a "Soft" and a "Hard" Lockdown. There are in poster form. They can be used in a staff handbook as is, and should be included in any substitute file or folder as well. By Math Fan
Preview of Back To School Documents for Teachers and Administrators

Back To School Documents for Teachers and Administrators

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Math Fan
This project contains four documents used by teachers and administrators to get ready for the beginning of school: A sample of a student pass, A 1st Day Classroom Checklist of items to review with students, a sample of classroom and grade level schedules, and a checklist of items to have in a Master Substitute Folder in the Central Office, as well as a sample of notes to leave for any substitute. The Master Substitute Folder lists such items as maps of school grounds, emergency procedures, map
Preview of Efficiently Ending the School Year

Efficiently Ending the School Year

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Math Fan
This project is 17 pages and contains three documents: --Staff Checkout Procedures --Tips and Suggestions for a New Classroom Teacher --How to Have an Efficient Locker Cleanout through the Year This project is intended to assist in those last minute activities that can sometimes be rushed because it is the end of the year! Extra lines are provided for adding personal items specifically pertaining to your own district. By Math Fan
Preview of Organizational Tools for Special School Events

Organizational Tools for Special School Events

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Math Fan
This 9-page project includes tips and ideas for organizing any of four events: Shadow Day, Meet the Teacher Night, Academic Day, or a bulletin to use for special notification of student placement for upcoming school year. Details notes are given for each event. Formats for schedules are included. Academic Day notes are given for whether the event is hosted at own school or at school that is at a different location. By Math Fan
Preview of Using Your Plan Book or Agenda Efficiently

Using Your Plan Book or Agenda Efficiently

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Math Fan
This project includes 9 pages of well-used tips for staying organized throughout the school year! Use your plan book, agenda, or electronic device to the utmost! Keep track of everything on one device or one hard copy tool, and get rid of lots of extraneous paperwork that bogs down your desktop! Check out these ideas and see what works for you! By Math Fan
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About the store

Experience

30+ years of teaching middle school, primarily focused on math, algebra and geometry, as well as advanced placement math classes. Have also taught adult education algebra classes, as well as high school math equivalency classes for high school dropouts, in the areas of basic math and algebra. Have also taught history, government, geography! Sponsored National Junior Honor Society. Eighth grade team leader for 10 years. Middle School Math Curriculum Coordinator; competition coordinator.

Teaching style

I prefer for students to work in pairs. Students have a warm up activity and a review of concepts taught in the unit so far, then are taught a lesson and work in pairs to solve the day's problems. Each student is responsible for a math notebook containing vocabulary, examples, formulas, drawings, definitions. Homework is typically a review and practice assignment to be completed within a couple of days. Students have my home phone number, and can receive tutoring before or after school.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year in 2004. Nominated to Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Nominated for Teacher of the Year by Kansas Assoc. of Independent School in 2005, 2006. Winner of 2008 AMC 8 Edyth May Sliffe Award. Awarded grants in 1994, 2003, 2004 by Garvey Grants, Credit Union of America, and Southwestern Bell.

My own education history

Bachelor's degree from Emporia State Teachers College. Master's degree from Wichita State University. Post-graduate professional development from University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Newman University, Friends University, and Wichita State University. Workshop presenter: Problem Solving Across the Curriculum; Middle School Hands-On Math Projects.

Additional biographical information

Co-authored a set of 5 Math Fundamentals Study Guides, published by BarCharts, Inc. Developed Summer School math remedial and enrichment curriculum for two-week summer programs. Developed Middle School Math spreadsheet "scope and sequence of math concepts from grades 6 through 8". Developed a 100-page booklet entitled "Geometry for Middle School Students".