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I am beginning my 21st year as an official educator, but I actually started teaching when I was about 5 years old! {My stuffed animals received regular lessons in reading, writing, and math...complete with a classroom management system and report cards.} That being said, I have not worked a day in my life because I have the opportunity to do what I LOVE each and every day! My heart has been in first grade for over 17 years, and I also have experience as an instructional coach and administrator for all elementary grades.
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Monthly Snapshots to Document Growth
One of our greatest joys in teaching is observing students grow and change throughout the school year. Documenting this growth can be simple and quick with Monthly Snapshots! Simply devote 10-15 minutes per month to have students complete a Monthly Snapshot, then compile the pages to document and showcase how students have grown and changed throughout the school year. Monthly Snapshots are offered in two versions. The easier version includes handwriting lines as well as sentence starters. Th
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Writing
CCSS
L.1.1j
, L.1.2
Mask Wearing Coloring Pages
Students are adjusting to a "new normal" at school in the age of COVID. Use these coloring pages to discuss mask-wearing and motivate young students to make responsible and healthy choices about wearing a mask at school. You can reward students for proper mask-wearing with the printable certificate included. Even in the midst of a pandemic, we can make learning safe and fun for students!
K - 2nd
For All Subjects, Health
Mask Wearing Posters
As students and teachers adjust to wearing masks at school, frequent and friendly reminders are vital. These colorful posters provide guidelines and encouragement for proper mask-wearing. Pick and choose the reminders that best meet the needs of your students and school. Also, be sure to pick up the related FREEBIE for motivating coloring pages and a certificate recognizing students' mask-wearing efforts!
PreK - 2nd
For All Subjects, Health
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Experience
I am beginning my 21st year as an official educator, but I actually started teaching when I was about 5 years old! {My stuffed animals received regular lessons in reading, writing, and math...complete with a classroom management system and report cards.} That being said, I have not worked a day in my life because I have the opportunity to do what I LOVE each and every day! My heart has been in first grade for over 17 years, and I also have experience as an instructional coach and administrator for all elementary grades.
Teaching style
My teaching style is fun and engaging while also focusing on explicit, direct teaching of skills and standards. Developmentally appropriate practice and a balanced curriculum ensure all students have an opportunity to master the FUNdamentals of education.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher (2011-2031); Top 16 Finalist for State Teacher of the Year, 2008
My own education history
Education Specialist Degree in Elementary Education (2017); Master's Degree in Instructional Leadership (2014); Master's Degree in Elementary Education (2008); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (minor in Spanish) (2004)
Additional biographical information
I LOVE teaching first grade and creating opportunities for students to fall in love with learning in the primary grades. Please let me know if I can be of assistance to you as you strive to provide the best education possible for your students!
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