4 years - Project Based learning teacher.
Curriculum Focus:
- Creativity
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Career Exploration
- SEL Skills
- 21st Century Technology Skills
- Real World Learning
8 years - English Teacher
Curriculum Focus:
- Portfolio/Project Based Classroom
- Real World Learning
- Design Thinking
- 6th grade English Language Arts
FREE BONUS FILE > Daily Slides/ Directions for all activities1- Unit Intro*Whole Group Notes /Instruction *Small Group Practice Introduction to SMART Goals Definition (Video Resources)SMART Goals guided student definition notesSMART Goals ExamplesIdentifying PARTS of a SMART Goal Practice (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-based)Identifying TYPES of SMART Goal Practice (academic, SEL, personal)Practice writing/improving SMART Goals 2- Small Group Goal Setting Practice Packet:*S
Visual Brainstorming is the perfect entry event when introducing a new topic. Students collaborate to visually make meaning about any topic - particularly intangibles like community, kindness, the human spirit, etc. 1 - 2 class periods5th grade and upGreat for an entry event or deconstructing themes/ intangible topicsINCLUDES... A Powerpoint presentation with Step by step instructions for activityReal activity example photosEditable slidesMaterials needed for lesson: Powerpoint with direction
Includes Google Slides explaining how to properly use a quote in an essay or paperColor coded examplesPairs with Hamburger Your Quote: MLA How-To Quotation Handout for Students
4 years - Project Based learning teacher.
Curriculum Focus:
- Creativity
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Career Exploration
- SEL Skills
- 21st Century Technology Skills
- Real World Learning
8 years - English Teacher
Curriculum Focus:
- Portfolio/Project Based Classroom
- Real World Learning
- Design Thinking
- 6th grade English Language Arts
Teaching style
Project /Portfolio Based Learning Teacher
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of Excellence: 2021 - 2022
Teacher of the Year: 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022
Making a Difference Award: 2022
Horizon Award: 2012
My own education history
University of Kansas
MSE⃒ - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Kansas
BS - Secondary English Education
Additional biographical information
Has a pretty great sense of humor and looks decent in a hat.
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