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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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Radium Girls Webquest
This task is perfect to start a unit about the play or book, Radium Girls. This WebQuest has students navigate through one website in order to gain a foundational understanding of who the Radium Girls were. Students will go on a "scavenger hunt" through the Radium Girls website and will end the activity knowing so much about these women and what they went through! ***I did not create the website used in this activity.***
8th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Social Studies
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 Use Disclosure & Reflection Form
Stop the "Guessing Game" with Student AI Use.Are you tired of wondering which parts of a student's essay were written by a human and which were generated by a bot? It’s time to move from "Policing" to "Processing." The AI Use Disclosure & Reflection Form is a professional, classroom-ready tool designed to restore transparency and academic integrity to the modern writing process. Based on the "Human-in-the-Loop" (HITL) framework popularized in the 2025-2026 AI education landscape, this form req
9th - 12th
Instructional Technology, Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
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
I, Robot & The Ethics of AI: Movie Analysis Task
Captivate your students while viewing the dystopian film "I, Robot". Use this handout to foster discussions full of analysis and critical thinking regarding what the future may look like. This task comes complete with the three laws of Robotics (according to Isaac Asimov) and 7 critical-thinking questions.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Other (ELA), Robotics
Whimsical Floral Coloring Pages - Set of 5
Are you looking for simple, beautiful coloring activities that won't overwhelm your students? This set of 5 Whimsical Floral & Succulent Coloring Pages is designed with clean, bold lines and "non-intricate" shapes, making them perfect for preschool through 2nd-grade students, or as a calming mindfulness activity for older kids. Inspired by boutique hand-painted floral banners, these pages feature a trendy "Coquette" aesthetic—complete with flowing bows, lush hydrangeas, and friendly succulents.
Not Specific
Coloring Pages, Graphic Arts, Other (Arts)
American Eyewitness Account Task - Liberation of WWII Concentration Camps
This task is appropriate for high school students or above. It contains eyewitness testimony from American military and includes written transcripts of what was witnessed upon liberation of concentration camps at the end of World War II. The source to accompany this task is the American Witnesses PDF provided by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.This lesson would be fitting for the culmination of a Social Studies, World History, or English Unit involving historical study of World War
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Social Studies, World History
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
CANVA EDITABLE Classroom Labels & Supply Bins | Bloom Floral Theme
As a teacher and creator, I know that an organized classroom leads to a peaceful mind—and a beautiful space doesn't hurt, either! I created this Canva Editable Label System to help fellow educators achieve that boutique, cohesive aesthetic without spending hours designing them. These labels are not a standard PDF; they are fully customizable templates. That means you can change every piece of text, update fonts, and resize them to perfectly fit your specific bins, drawers, and student names.
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For All Subjects, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
The Roaring Twenties & Great Depression Scavenger Hunt
This activity is a 30 question, 2 page Google Document in which students will be introduced to the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression eras in American history. This task can be used in the ELA or Social Studies classroom! This task was originally used as an introduction to the novel "The Great Gatsby", but can be used independently as well. Topics of research in this task include the following (all research links provided in activity):ProhibitionJazzFashionSlang of the 1920sGreat Depression
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in:Â The Great Gatsby ACTIVITY AND PROJECT BUNDLE!
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
Night Chapter Overview
This 45 slide presentation provides a thorough overview of all 9 chapters of the novel, Night by Elie Wiesel. It also includes a 4-slide introduction "Before Reading" section to help students build background about the time period and historical context. The slides include facts, photos, maps, vocabulary terms, and focal points for the chapters. At the end of the slideshow, I also included some information about Wiesel after liberation and the rest of his life. This is a great supplemental resou
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Scholastic Scope Response Sheet
This Scholastic Scope Response sheet is perfect to use for any teachers or schools that subscribe to a Scholastic Magazine! This document includes 9 short-answer questions that students can apply to any article within the magazine. Great for Reading Comprehension Practice!
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
USA Coloring Sheets (Set of 10) - Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!
Help your students celebrate our country's heritage with these simple yet effective coloring designs that reflect the culture and history of our country.
Not Specific
Coloring Pages, Other (Arts), U.S. History
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
Not Specific
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Holocaust ID Card Task
This task allows students to read about an individual who experienced World War II and or the Holocaust. Using ID Cards provided by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, students will select one card, analyze what happened to the individual, and respond on the Google Document. Students will understand multiple perspectives from the war, and have a chance to reflect on the individual's life. Some of the imagery on the ID Cards is graphic. This activity is recommended for high school age a
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Social Studies, World History
Book Scavenger Hunt for Any Book (Fiction & Nonfiction)
This two page activity is a great beginner's guide to help students navigate the elements of a fiction book and a nonfiction book. This activity could be used with books in your classroom, or take students to the library and try it out. You could also adapt this for the virtual classroom setting by having students use books from their own household. Students will identify items in each book, such as: Title, Cover, Author, Table of Contents, Chapters, Index, Vocabulary, and more!
Not Specific
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Reading
Power of Nazi Propaganda Activity
This activity is a great resource for introducing students to the Nazi Party in WWII, and their use of rhetoric and propaganda in different forms. It also explains how the Nazis used "otherness" to isolate Jewish people and dehumanize them as a group, as well as Hitler's plan to exterminate them. This three part activity walks students through the use of Nazi Propaganda, including visual, written, and verbal examples. Each part includes critical thinking questions, links to websites, resources,
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, World History
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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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