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14th year teacher with experience in both middle school and high school settings. Courses taught include:
- 8th grade Language Arts (co-taught with American History)
- Reading Development / Reading and Writing Success (a support class for students struggling with English)
- 9th grade English
- American Literature (11th grade)
- 10th grade English
- Language Lab (2 differentiated courses - one for freshman (9) and one for grades 10-12) as a support class for students to improve English ability and prepare for standardized testing / meet graduation requirements
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Dystopian Survival Simulation Activity
Stop just teaching dystopia—let your students survive one. Are you looking for a high-engagement way to kick off your 1984, The Hunger Games, Fahrenheit 451, or The Giver unit? The Dystopian Survival Simulation is an immersive, role-playing experience that forces students to make difficult ethical choices in a world where "Compliance is Stability." Gone are the days of boring introductory lectures. In this "Day Zero" simulation, your classroom becomes a sector under the control of the Coun
8th - 11th
Literature, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
AI Literacy for Students Staff Training Slides - Teaching with AI Mod 3
This is the third module in a four-part series that teaching staff can use for a book talk or professional development. The book study uses the text " Teaching with AI" by Bowen & Watson (2nd Edition, 2025) Module 3: Student AI Literacy | From "Cheating" to "Architecting"The "Why": Students need to be trained for the 2026 workforce. This module focuses on teaching students how to lead the AI, not just follow it. Hook: Don't just let them use it—teach them to master it. Shift your students from "
Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Informational Text, Instructional Technology
AI Equity & Ethics in Education PD Slides - Teaching with AI Book Study Mod 4
This is the fourth module in a four-part series that teaching staff can use for a book talk or professional development. The book study uses the text " Teaching with AI" by Bowen & Watson (2nd Edition, 2025) Module 4: Equity & The 2.0 Divide | Navigating the New Digital ChasmThe "Why": This is the most pressing "Leadership" topic. It addresses the gap between free and paid AI models to ensure no student is left behind. Hook: Will AI close the achievement gap or widen it? Navigate the "Digital Di
Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Instructional Technology, Novel Studies
AI Productivity for Teachers PLC Slideshow - Teaching with AI Book Study Mod 2
This is the second module in a four-part series that teaching staff can use for a book talk or professional development. The book study uses the text " Teaching with AI by Bowen & Watson (2nd Edition, 2025) The "Why": Teacher burnout is at an all-time high. This module shows staff how to "outsource" the drudgery so they can spend more time with students. Hook: Reclaim 10+ hours of your week. Learn how to use AI as your personal "Teaching Assistant" for the administrative tasks that drain your en
Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Instructional Technology, Reading
AI Academic Integrity Professional Development Slides - Staff Book Study Mod 1
This is the first module in a four-part series that teaching staff can use for a book talk or professional development. The book study uses the text " Teaching with AI by Bowen & Watson (2nd Edition, 2025) Module 1: The Integrity Shift | Rethinking Honesty in the AI EraThe "Why": Teachers are exhausted from playing "AI Police." This module provides the mindset shift needed to move from surveillance to trust-based design. Hook: Stop the "Cat-and-Mouse" game. Transform your classroom culture by re
Adult Education, Higher Education
Classroom Community, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Teaching with AI Book Study - Guided Conversation Cards for PD/Staff/Book Study
AI Guided Conversation Cards | Professional Development Discussion Starters**These discussion cards are for use with the text " Teaching with AI" by Bowen & Watson (2nd Edition, 2025) We’ve all been in that professional development meeting where the facilitator asks, "So, what are your thoughts on this chapter?" and is met with total silence. The AI Guided Conversation Cards are designed to eliminate that awkwardness and force meaningful, high-level dialogue among your staff. Directly aligned
Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Instructional Technology, Novel Studies
Pacing & Implementation Guide for "Teaching with AI" Book Study
AI Implementation & Pacing Guide | Staff Book Study RoadmapLead Your Team Through the AI Revolution with Confidence. One of the biggest hurdles for school leaders in 2026 isn't just understanding AI—it's figuring out how to teach an entire faculty to use it ethically and effectively. The AI Implementation & Pacing Guide is your "Master Script" for leading a professional book study based on the landmark text Teaching with AI by Bowen & Watson (2nd Edition, 2025). Stop wondering where to start
Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, Robotics, Speaking & Listening
AI Professional Reflection Journal & 2026 Glossary | Digital Teacher Notebook
The Ultimate Tool for Professional Growth in the AI Era. As schools transition into the world of AI and technology, "standard" professional development isn't enough. Teachers need a dedicated space to bridge the gap between AI theory and classroom practice. The AI Professional Reflection Journal is a high-end, interactive digital notebook designed to help educators document their journey from AI skeptics to AI Architects.This resource is specifically aligned with the landmark text Teaching w
Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Instructional Technology, Novel Studies
To Kill a Mockingbird Discussion Starters
This 16-slide Google Slideshow is for use with the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. I use this as a "speed dating" style discussion, in which the students rotate a desk each time they answer a question, so that they constantly have a new discussion partner. This would also work well with small groups, fishbowl discussion, or whole group. The discussion questions focus on the themes that are present in the novel through chapter 21 of the novel (after the conclusion of the Tom Robinson trial). If you
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter Chat Discussion Packet
This 3-page preparation packet is for use with the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. I use this packet as a discussion starter and allow students to prepare answers before the discussion, chapter chat, or Socratic seminar takes place. It focuses on the themes present in the novel.The themes included in this packet are as follows:The Coexistence of Good and EvilComing of AgeLoss of InnocenceCourage / BraveryThe Role of the OutcastSymbolic RepresentationJusticePrejudiceThis preparation packet is for
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature, Novel Studies
Radium Girls Scene Background Slideshow - For Use with the Play/Script!
This 59-slide slideshow is for use with the play Radium Girls. The slideshow provides a list of characters broken down by scene, as well as images and photographs to project on your screen while your students are performing. This sets the "stage" or backdrop for the scene and provides visual context. I use this for our class performances to enhance the experience!
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Reading, Speaking & Listening
Agency Task - Developing Student Ownership / Responsibility of Learning!
This 11-slide Google Slideshow is a great introduction to any class or unit in which you want students to have AGENCY (i.e. take ownership over his/her own learning). This activity would be a great preface to a lesson about goal setting, or a SMART goal discussion. Included in the slideshow for students in an Agency Pledge, in which students agree and are reminded to advocate for themselves and their grades, as well as multiple tables in which students will fill in information about each class
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English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Radium Girls Advertisement Task
Let your students' creativity shine in this activity, which requires students to create their own 1920s-style advertisement for the famous "Undark" watch, as seen in the Radium Girls book and play. Students will follow the directions and create a visual display for their ad, and then "sell" it to their peers using persuasion techniques. Included in this activity is a vocabulary bank with 18 terms to help guide students in the creation of their advertisement. This activity is good for use at the
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Literature, Visual Arts
Radium Girls Discussion Starter - Morality and Culture
Use this 15-slide slideshow to begin your Radium Girls Unit! These statements will foster critical thinking skills with your students, and get them thinking about the important topics surrounding morality and culture that are present in the play. Students will be required to state whether they agree or disagree with each statement, and why.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Reading Strategies, Speaking & Listening
Research Paper Outline
This 4-page streamlined document can be used in the Middle School or High School classroom. It helps students to format and structure a 7 paragraph essay (introduction, 5 body paragraphs, and conclusion) while using items such as transition words, evidence, and and explanation in each paragraph. This can also be used as a graphic organizer prior to students writing a formal essay. There are many websites embedded as links into the document to help students brainstorm topics such as transition wo
8th - 11th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
The Great Gatsby - Gatz vs Gatsby Chapter 6 Visual Task
Will the real James Gatz please stand up? In this creative task, students will use knowledge from the novel The Great Gatsby (after reading chapter 6) to determine aspects of the "real" Gatsby. Students will use the included silhouette template to draw/color/write information connected to James Gatz INSIDE the silhouette, including quotes from the book, symbols, relationships to other characters, and information connected to Jay Gatsby OUTSIDE the silhouette. Students may work individually
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in: The Great Gatsby ACTIVITY AND PROJECT BUNDLE!
INTRODUCTIONS and CONCLUSIONS - A Review Slideshow
This 6-slide Google Slideshow is a great way to review the steps to writing an INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION paragraph with your students.It includes acronyms, such as ANT (Attention Getter, Necessary Transition and Information, Thesis) as well as example paragraphs from both informational and narrative essays.
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury PRE-READING DISCUSSION
This 8 question slideshow can be used before reading the short story by Ray Bradbury entitled "The Pedestrian". In small groups or individually, have students record and/or discuss their responses to each question. You can also have students share out with the whole class. Students can then make inferences and predictions about the plot of this story and how it could relate to our world today!
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
Short Story Unit Intro -- Terms Activity
This 10 slide Google Slideshow for students is an activity that reinforces the basic skills and concepts of short stories. It asks students to define the parts of a plot diagram, protagonist/antagonist, tone, mood, etc. This activity would be beneficial in the English or Language Arts classroom, Creative Writing, etc! This is applicable for any grade level and ability level. It is also adaptable for the remote/virtual classroom.
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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories
TEAM / GROUP CONTRACT
The team / group contract document was originally designed for the PBL (Project-Based Learning) classroom to help facilitate student collaboration effectively. However, the PBL approach is making its way into traditional classrooms of all levels! This contract makes each group member accountable for a particular role within the group with its own set of responsibilities to be upheld. It is a great teacher management tool that requires students to first resolve issues with their group before taki
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For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
14th year teacher with experience in both middle school and high school settings. Courses taught include:
- 8th grade Language Arts (co-taught with American History)
- Reading Development / Reading and Writing Success (a support class for students struggling with English)
- 9th grade English
- American Literature (11th grade)
- 10th grade English
- Language Lab (2 differentiated courses - one for freshman (9) and one for grades 10-12) as a support class for students to improve English ability and prepare for standardized testing / meet graduation requirements
Teaching style
-4 years experience in a Project-Based Learning middle school
-9 years experience in a traditional-based high school
All activities and resources for sale on my page have been tested and used in my own classroom!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have presented at the New Tech Network national conference in Orlando, Florida, in 2017 on the topic of "Managing Teams in the Middle School Classroom".
I am currently the team leader for our high school's Sophomore English Department.
I have led several Professional Development Sessions to teachers throughout our school district on topics such as: Managing Teams in the Classroom, Strategies for Group Work, and other Instructional strategies.
My own education history
-Received Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University in 2013 majoring in English Education with dual concentrations (Language Arts and Reading)
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