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I'm in my 12th year teaching. I am in my 4th year teaching in the education and training concentration of a career and technical education pathway at the high school level which includes a future teacher internship program that I coordinate, human growth and development, principles of education. I am also a teacher leader of our school's TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) chapter. In the past, I have taught 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade ELAR. I also have experience in journalism and yearbook.
I am a 200-hour certified yoga and SEL facilitator as well.
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Stages of Prenatal Development + Prenatal Timeline Mini-Project
In this resource students will learn about and outline the stages of prenatal development including germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages. In this resource, you'll receive: A Lesson Outline that includes suggesting timing, materials, and a linked video as a lesson hookA Notes Presentation + Student Fill-in-the-Blank Paper Notes (interactive notebook friendly)Prenatal Timeline Mini-Project DirectionsPrenatal Timeline Grading Rubric (easy to use - I graded about 100 timelines in under 30 minutes
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Educator Health & Wellness Unit
RECOGNIZING STRESS & ANXIETY IN EDUCATORSIn this lesson, students will explain and identify common signs of stress & anxiety and connect them to teaching-related scenarios. This lesson includes the following: Lesson Layout with step-by-step instructions, timing suggestions (for a 90-minute class period), and options for a graded componentHook: A short video that explains why teachers are "stressed" as well as a pre-viewing writing promptMini-Lecture & Notes: Explains the signs of stress & anxiet
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Curriculum 101 - Principles of Education
This digital/interactive notebook friendly activity will guide students through basic level of curriculum design and development. Students will move through an interactive Google Slides presentation to learn about: What curriculum isThe different viewpoints surrounding curriculum4 foundations needed for curriculum to be successful (goals, methods, materials, and assessments)From there, students will learn about the 3 models of curriculum design: Student-Centered Subject-Centered ❓ Problem-Cen
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Importance of Prenatal Care
In this product, students will learn the importance of good health habits both prior to and during pregnancy by taking detailed fill-in-the-blank notes that includes an easy-to-grade exit ticket! Students will also analyze how different maternal health habits can affect prenatal development by reading 4 different profiles of pregnant mothers and identifying the risks their lifestyle poses to baby & mom, needed care or interventions, and possible outcomes of the pregnancy based on habits & health
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Andragogy vs. Pedagogy
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to explain the difference between pedagogy & andragogy. This resource includes:Step-by-step teacher pacing guide Notes presentationStudent fill-in-the-blank notesSorting activity Individual Google Doc Activity - check for understandingExit ticketPossible Grade Opportunities: Individual Google Doc ActivitySorting activity Exit ticketYou can use this resource for any class that requires students to understand the difference between pedagogy & andra
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Impacts of an Education Career on Lifestyle - Great Observation Lesson!
In this lesson, students will analyze how teaching affects lifestyle factors and present findings to peers. This lesson includes the following: Lesson Layout with step-by-step instructions, timing suggestions (for a 90 minute class period), and options for a graded componentHook: a quick write question that relates to the day's lessonClass Anchor Chart Creation/Discussion: Teacher + students discuss the pros and cons of teaching (includes classroom artifact visual + discussion points)Group Jigsa
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in: Educator Health & Wellness Unit
Work-Life Balance and Boundaries in Education
In this lesson, students will design a balanced teacher schedule that demonstrates appropriate boundaries between work and personal life. This lesson includes the following: Lesson Layout with step-by-step instructions, timing suggestions (for a 90 minute class period), and options for a graded componentHook: a poll question you can decide how to deliver to studentsDiscussion/Handout: Explores examples of healthy vs. unhealthy teacher boundariesMini-Activity: Students design a weekly schedule us
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in: Educator Health & Wellness Unit
Recognizing Stress and Anxiety in Educators
In this lesson, students will explain and identify common signs of stress & anxiety and connect them to teaching-related scenarios. This lesson includes the following: Lesson Layout with step-by-step instructions, timing suggestions (for a 90 minute class period), and options for a graded componentHook: a short video that explains why teachers are "stressed" as well as a pre-viewing writing promptMini-Lecture & Notes: Explains the signs of stress & anxiety and how they apply to teachers (includ
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in: Educator Health & Wellness Unit
Cost of Raising a Child
Students will deep-dive into the costs behind being a parent to a small child using this resource paired with a Lending Tree webpage. They will compare the cost of being a parent in 2025 as compared to 2023 (spoiler alert - there's a huge difference in price and not in the good direction). They will compare the highest cost states to lowest cost states, and the places they may like to live one day. Some of the aspects of the cost of parenting they'll look into are rent, food, day care costs, ap
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Drag Paths: Character Analysis Using Symbolism
I thought of this activity after watching videos of the TikTok trend "A drag path but it's..." However, a drag path is not just a viral song/TikTok trend. It has a deep meaning that can be applied to any person who has ever traveled down a path of struggle or resilience and left behind the evidence of that trial in hopes of being rescued or remembered. For this project, students will look at a character that they have studied and determine what their “drag path” would look like if it was a tang
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
Preschooler Friendships & Play for Child Devel. or Human Devel. Classes
This digital and interactive notebook-friendly activity will guide students through the different types of play that children engage in and why it is important for preschool-aged children’s development. Students will move through an interactive Google Slides presentation or a worksheet to learn about: Why friendships and playing with those friends is important to preschooler’s developmentThe different types of play that 3-5-year-olds engage in and what it looks likeOptional: Gender roles and gen
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences
Teens: Healthy Relation"ships" Lesson - Human Growth & Development
What do boats and relationships have in common? Quite a lot, actually! This nautical-themed lesson is meant to educate your teenaged students about what a healthy relation"ship" must look like in order to stay afloat. This resource includes: Google Slide presentation that guides you and your students through the waters of this lesson. Student Notes handout with questions that they can answer via the Google SlidesDating Sequence Cards - they'll sort the sequence of dating as they see it happenin
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Effective Learning Environments - Digital & Note Taking Activity
This digital/interactive notebook friendly activity will guide students through what makes a learning environment effective. Students will move through an interactive Google Slides presentation while taking fill-in-the-blank notes to learn about: · What a safe, inclusive learning environment involves · The principles of universal design both in and out of the classroom · Differentiated and strategic student grouping techniques They will explore what the principles of universal design are, where
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Classroom Community
Swaddling 101 for Child Devel. or Human Growth & Devel.
Introduce your students to swaddling with this fun activity that is interactive notebook friendly! Students will learn the benefits of swaddling, how to swaddle, and will gain knowledge of the different types of swaddles all in this easy-to-use activity that is both hands-on as well as digital. This resource includes: - Step-by-step instructions for the teacher along with different options for executing the lesson - A handout that uses minimal paper (includes baby cut out, notes, and a step-by
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences
5 Types of Discipline
This digital and interactive notebook-friendly activity will guide students through the 5 main types of discipline used by parents when dealing with a child who is not just misbehaving, but learning to one day be a functioning adult. Students will move through a Google Slide presentation or a worksheet to learn about: What each discipline type entails, including an example of an interaction between child and parentWhy using just one type of discipline is not the best, but a combination of all 5.
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Family Consumer Sciences
YouTube & Babies
It’s no secret that there are thousands of videos on YouTube claiming to be “educational” for children as young as a few months old. Parents need a break every now and then, and screen time can be a welcome baby distraction for frazzled moms and dads, but are babies actually learning from these alleged educationally-mindful content creators? Your students will take an in-depth look into the world of YouTube for babies in this combination digital and paper resource. They will watch and analyze
9th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
"Ketchup Day" Student Accountability Activity
Welcome to “Ketchup Day”! The close cousin of “Starbucks Mode” but with a little added dash of accountability. I love utilizing “ketchup days” in my classes about every 3-6 weeks (at the end of grading cycle). You will notice that Ketchup days are a bit more structured than Starbucks mode and even include a handout for added accountability, especially when those grading periods are closing in on us. This resource includes: ✅ Editable Google Slides Presentation with Embedded Timer (Student Instr
5th - 12th
For All Subjects
Podcast Guide: American Hysteria - Ep. "Get Rich Quick"
If you have been on TikTok in the past few months, you’ll notice a trend in “manifesting” for yourself. From health to wealth, regular people everywhere are flocking to social media to make their claim that just by repeating positive mantras throughout their day, their luck has gone from non-existent to abundant. In this activity, students will explore the idea of prosperity and wealth being directly connected to manifestation and the law of attraction as well as the psychological tendencies th
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Other (Social Studies)
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About the store
Experience
I'm in my 12th year teaching. I am in my 4th year teaching in the education and training concentration of a career and technical education pathway at the high school level which includes a future teacher internship program that I coordinate, human growth and development, principles of education. I am also a teacher leader of our school's TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) chapter. In the past, I have taught 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade ELAR. I also have experience in journalism and yearbook.
I am a 200-hour certified yoga and SEL facilitator as well.
Teaching style
- Interactive Notebooks
- Problem and Project-Based Learning
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education from the University of Louisiana at Monroe; Breathe for Change 200-hour Certified Yoga and SEL Facilitator
Additional biographical information
I have a passion for my family which includes my husband, two daughters, and our dog. I love fitness and working out, cooking, reading, learning, organizing, and creating are all passions of mine.
It's my life's mission to figure out Britney Spears.
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