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With Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, I began my teaching career in Teach for America. I pursued my Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction at the time. I am now in my 9th year as an educator, and graduated recently with a PhD in Educational Leadership. I have been a team leader for three years and have served on, lead, facilitated and collaborated with most committees and teams that my schools have offered. Most recently, I have served as a Dean of a K-8 school and now am an Assistant Principal at an Elementary School.
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Parts of a Microscope - Label and Describe Worksheet Activity
Check out this simple and clear 13 question worksheet that covers the parts of a microscope. Their is a visual at the top of the page that points to 13 parts. It correlates with the bottom half which has those same 13 parts that adds a section for describing the function. This can serve as a great resource for note taking, can be used as an assessment tool. Students will find the organization user-friendly and engaging. An answer key is included for your convenience!
4th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Science Fair Peer Scavenger Hunt Activity
Check out this fun and engaging way to take science fair the next level and make it that much more meaningful. This round-robin activity allows students in your class to visit three other projects and learn about them. Included in each section, students will record the presenter, the project, the explanation and summary of the project and then positive things they identified. They are meant to repeat this three times with a reflection at the end, but it can easily be adapted to fit your setting.
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Conductors and Insulators Electrical Energy Assessment
This 19 questions worksheet includes three parts. The first part is a T-chart sorting activity with a word bank (which can be darkened out for differentiation), a second part with multiple choice answers and a third part with a short answer question. Topics included cover what conductors and insulators are and then various examples of each one. This will offer valuable insight into student's understanding of the two as well as the flow or lack there of, of electrons. This can easily be adapted f
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Color Wheel Project with Guided Notes
Check out this awesome project that teaches kids about light energy. We have all learned that a prism refracts or bends the light to show the colors of the rainbow since white light encompasses all the colors. This activity turns it around and allows kids to see white light from the combination of all colors. Included in it is a template to give to each student. On the circle, they will color each slice one of the colors as modeled in the example. Some sort of string is needed by you to run thro
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Motion, Force and Gravity Assessment and Study Guide Combo
Check out this great bundle that aligns studying and preparation with your quiz or test. Covering topics of motion, force, and gravity including vocabulary related to speed, mass, position, directions and much more, this is a great way to gain insight into students' understanding on the content. Whether implemented as a review for the day before or homework or independent work, this bundle can serve multiple functions in your classroom. An answer key has been included for your convenience.
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Science Fair Poster Board Expectations Information
Facilitate your students in creating their science fair or stem fair boards with the graphic organizer and reference guide. With a clearly labelled diagram and elaborate explanations as to the specific components that should be included, this info sheet will be sure to hold your students to high expectations and increase the work output they use to display their learning.
Be sure to check out our Science Fair resources!
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Ink in Water Timed Diffusion Lab (Impact of Temp. on Diffusing/Dissolving)
Check out this awesome experiment that helps students understand the dissolving and diffusion process. Students will apply change over time observations. The directions and template included describe the experiment and offer a template to record, collect, and analyze data. Students will need three cups set up, one cold, one hot, and one room temperature. They will drop food coloring in each and record what they see in minute increments. Through this experiment, they will understand how temperatu
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Label and Describe the Planets Worksheet
Check out this simple and clear worksheet on the planets, their order, and their descriptions. This can easily be adapted as guided notes, a worksheet, homework, small group work, independent work or as an assessment. Included in this template is a visual at the top with blank spots ot be labelled and then an organized table below that correlates with its numbers to the pictures. Each planet blank has a space for a description of that planet. An answer key is included for your convenience!
3rd - 6th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Science
Classifying Matter Based On Physical Properties (Sorting Project)
Allow students to apply their learned skills as they relate to sorting and classifying matter based on physical properties. This engaging nd rigorous project will prompt students to classify items (that yoy supply such as pencils, paperclips, cards, toys, etc) into three different categories. They will have to identify the categories as they see fit. They will be prompted with a few reflection questions that probe their thinking and offers insight for the teachers as to what their thinking was.
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 2)
Check out this clear and student-friendly template to support students following the scientific method during their experiments. The scientific method is a universally accepted sequence and format for conducting experiments. This graphic organizer will hold student accountable, as well as streamline their efforts. This template comes in a variety of formats to best meet the needs of the diverse learners in your classroom. Color-coded and organized into purpose, hypothesis, experiment, observatio
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
My Science Experiment Outline Template
Check out this fun and student friendly graphic organizer for any science experiment. Separated by clear color-coded sections, this template uses a section for the title, for the purpose, the tools, observations, hypothesis, methods and conclusion. The observations sections is separated into the five sense to clearly articulate a good data collection strategy. This is a great supplement to any investigation or experiment and will promote critical thinking and meaningful reflection for all studen
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 3)
Check out this clear and student-friendly template to support students following the scientific method during their experiments. The scientific method is a universally accepted sequence and format for conducting experiments. This graphic organizer will hold student accountable, as well as streamline their efforts. This template comes in a variety of formats to best meet the needs of the diverse learners in your classroom. Color-coded and organized into purpose, hypothesis, experiment, observatio
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 1)
Check out this clear and student-friendly template to support students following the scientific method during their experiments. The scientific method is a universally accepted sequence and format for conducting experiments. This graphic organizer will hold student accountable, as well as streamline their efforts. This template comes in a variety of formats to best meet the needs of the diverse learners in your classroom. Color-coded and organized into purpose, hypothesis, experiment, observatio
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Atoms and Physical Properties Assessment Worksheet
Presented in a diverse forms of questions including multiple choice, matching, and drawing a labelling, this worksheet includes 21 questions that assesses students' understanding of an atom, its components as well as how these atoms therefore affect the physical properties of matter. There are two sets of word banks for the matching to support students being successful. This can easily be adapted for a quiz, a test, an exit ticket (if cut into pieces based on the day), a study guide, homework or
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Science Fair Submission Form Template
Add a level of professionalism and streamline your science fair paperwork with this simple and direct form for students to complete prior to entering science fair. The template includes a section for the title, needed materials, due date, student signature and parent signature. Presented in a student-friendly format this is a great way to add a level of accountability and ensure students and families are prepared to take on this task. Be sure to check out our other Science Fair resources as well
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Universal Reflection Form for watching Magic School Bus Videos
If you've been wondering how to make Magic School Bus videos a bit more meaningful and purposeful, check out this simple worksheet to supplement watching the videos. Very simply, the first half prompts students to describe how the characters used their observation skills. The second half incorporates five additional questions that ask for specific observations of the characters using their five sense. This is a great addition when a substitute is present or just to enhance interaction with the v
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Science
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Experience
With Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, I began my teaching career in Teach for America. I pursued my Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction at the time. I am now in my 9th year as an educator, and graduated recently with a PhD in Educational Leadership. I have been a team leader for three years and have served on, lead, facilitated and collaborated with most committees and teams that my schools have offered. Most recently, I have served as a Dean of a K-8 school and now am an Assistant Principal at an Elementary School.
Teaching style
I firmly believe that all children deserve access to a great education. This includes access to quality resources and high effective teachers.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year 16-17, Teacher of the Month October 2013, GoNoodle Ambassador 17-18, Science Teacher of the Year 17-18. Assistant Principal of the Year 21'-22'
My own education history
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston
Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction: Special Education Mild/Moderate from the University of Louisiana Monroe
Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of South Florida
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