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
What if someone told you that you had to trade in your name for ONE WORD that best describes you? What word would best describe your goals, personality, values, hopes, dreams, what matters most to you? Who are you? Who do you hope to be? How do you want others to see you right now? What one word would you choose to best describe everything that you are? You will create an iMovie to represent your one word and what it means to you. Includes... Intro Activity One Word Project Overview & Requiremen
Once students set their SMART Goals use this calendar to help them quickly track their progress. Use as quick bell work or goal progress monitoringPrintableReuse for any month or yearPairs with SMART Goals Unit
If you were to get a glimpse of a character in your book's room... what would it look like? Create a keyhole peek into this characters bedroom based off what you learned from the book. Includes...Brainstormingcharacter traitssettingplotReasoning and explanation paragraphKeyhole assignment sheet 2 pagesUse with any book- student choice or whole group novel study.
Plot Diagram Book Report - PDF - Worksheet/Printable - Use with any book INCLUDES... Plot Diagram mini posterPlot diagram guided notes for studentsPlot diagram notes key for teacherPlot diagram worksheet, can be used with any bookExample/Key Book Report for instruction
Middle School Skill List List of basic skills for middle school Includes skills recognizing...EmpathyPersonal QualitiesCore ValuesCommunity Communication & Social SkillsFeedbackReflectionOrganizationDecision Making Self Awareness & Self MonitoringGoal SettingTech SkillsPrintable mini postersPDF
After students have created a plan of action for their SMART goals they can create a lasting way to remind and remember their goal. Includes... Choice board between 3 different projectsBookmarksMini PostersLarge PosterExample projects
Includes: SMART Goal setting worksheets to create three different SMART goals: academic, Social/Emotional, and personalCan be paired with SMART Goals Ideas Bucket PacketSMART Goals Plan of Action PacketSMART Goals Introductory NotesSMART Goals Group Practice Packet
Includes: Daily tracker for 31 day month (weekdays only)23 total daysColor key for moods/feelingsTracks how student has demonstrated resilience Includes resilience examplesPrintable1 page back to front or 2 pages stapledCan be reused for any month
Use this as a quick resource to help students track soft / social emotional skills. Great for bell work. Includes:Daily tracker for November (weekdays only + not counting Thanksgiving week) 19 total days Feelings/mood color chartTracking for feelings/moodTracking daily acts of kindnessHand drawn contentPrintable 2 pages or 1 page back to front
Peer Feedback Sheet Allows students to give structured feedback using 'I like... I wish... I wonder..."Reuse for any project or assignmentPrintableTwo pages or one printed back to back
End of Year Reflection Great last few days of school activityReflective questions about 6th gradeColoring PageBack to FrontStudent Choice PromptsHand drawn content
SMART Goal setting worksheets to brainstorm plans for three different SMART goals: academic, Social/Emotional, and personal Can be paired with Identifying Your SMART Goals PacketSMART Goals Plan of Action Packet
Includes: Daily tracker for 31 day month (weekdays only)23 total daysColor key for moods/feelingsTracks 2 other habits of your choicePrintable1 page Can be reused for any month
Includes:Can be reused for any monthDaily calendar tracker (weekdays only - 25 days)Daily tracker for moods (22 total days)Day coloring scaleList of feelings/emotionsPrintable 2 pages or 1 page back to front
Includes:Daily tracker for 31 day month (weekdays only)23 total daysTracks moods/feelingsTracks daily gratitudePrintable 2 pages or 1 page back to front
Printable thank you/student recognition sheet. Use for quick thank you's or recognition of studentsPrint as an 8.5 X11Cut in halfSign your name at the bottom and make multiple copies for easy distribution
PreK - 12th, Not Specific
For All Subjects, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Repair Request Sheet Allows students to request resubmissions, repairs, and regrading for an assignment or project. Requires students stop and reflect on mistakes/repairs on workUse for any assignment or projectOne sided Printable
Introductory lesson to SMART Goals. Includes... Student notes (pdf print)Google slides for whole group instruction Answer Key (digital and pdf print)See SMART Goals Unit for more activities, practice, and projects.
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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