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The Exploring Educator’s journey in education is truly full-circle! She currently teaches at the same elementary school she attended as a student—where she first dreamed of one day returning as a teacher! Through dedication and hard work, the dream became a reality. She is currently in her eighth year of teaching—where she has spent seven years in third grade and one year in fourth grade.
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Daily End-Of-The-Day Reflections *Distance Learning*
During distance learning, it can be hard trying to connect with your students. Students are also going to need to be taught executive functioning skills in order for them to work productively online. One option in staying connected and holding students accountable for their work is with a daily reflection form. With these forms, you are able to check-in one-on-one with your students to see how the students are doing, what questions they have, what they feel they learned, and how much effort they
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Classroom Banners (All About Me & Power of Yet) *Distance Learning* - Google
Are you not in the physical classroom during the start of this school year? That's okay, we can still make a virtual wall of banners! Assign these Google Slide banners on your Google Classroom, or share the link with the students. Teach the students all about the Power of Yet! and learn about the students in their All About Me banner. These banner slides are perfect for students to practice their typing skills for future Google Slide activities! Please remember these banners only are available o
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Back to School Brochure
This trifold brochure is colorful and precise. It is everything you need for Back to School Night communication with the parents/guardians. Just type your classroom information into the downloadable Microsoft PowerPoint. This document is completely editable! When you are finished, print and fold! This file includes a color version and a black and white, "printer friendly" version! In order to print on one piece of paper, double sided, use the "duplex printing" feature on your computer. INC
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Back to School Parent Questionnaire - *DISTANCE LEARNING*
As we start to plan for the next school year, we're starting to think about yearly routines that can become digital. This year, my parent questionnaire is both digital and printable. The questions include: Asking about their child's strengthsAsking parents about their child's distance learning experienceAsking parents to describe their family's cultureWHAT'S INCLUDED:Printable PDF questionnaire with 10 questionsDigital Google Form version of the questionnaire QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: Don't forget to
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How We Go Home Chart & Student Bus Tags
Worried about getting all your students home safe? Have no fear! The "How We Go Home" chart is perfect to hang in your classroom to remind yourself, or any teacher, of how your students go home daily. There is even a special note section incase your students have special requests (Ex: Parent pick up Wednesdays for basketball practice!). Along with the chart you will get tags for students to hold on the first day/week of school! These bus tags are perfect for students to put on their backpacks,
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Meet the Teacher Letter
Are you looking for a cute newsletter to send out before the school year begins, during open house, or the first day of school? Look no further, this Meet the Teacher Letter is what you need. INCLUDED:Microsoft PowerPoint EDITABLE Meet the Teacher Newsletter Color and black and white versionsIMPORTANT:This is a Powerpoint file and you will need PowerPoint or an equivalent program to edit. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:Don't forget to leave feedback and earn credits toward FREE TPT purchases. I love read
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Experience
The Exploring Educator’s journey in education is truly full-circle! She currently teaches at the same elementary school she attended as a student—where she first dreamed of one day returning as a teacher! Through dedication and hard work, the dream became a reality. She is currently in her eighth year of teaching—where she has spent seven years in third grade and one year in fourth grade.
Teaching style
I believe in a UDL (Universal Design for Learning) approach in my classroom. Differentiation is key to all learners' success academically, emotionally, and socially.
Sorry for the laughter, volume, chaos, and/or mess... we are learning in my classroom!
Awards & shining teacher moments
- Nova Southeastern University's 2023-2024 Dr. Charles L. Faires Outstanding Doctoral Research Award
- Rider University's 2018 Excellence in Special Education Award
My own education history
The Exploring Educator earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Communications, and Special Education from Rider University. During her undergrad at Rider University, she also received her Certificate in Educational Technology. She continued at Rider to complete her Master of Arts in Special Education, where she was honored with the 2018 Excellence in Special Education Award. In 2023, she achieved her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Her doctoral research focused on special education, educator collaboration, and the implementation of Quality Teaching Rounds (QTRs), earning her the prestigious Dr. Charles L. Faires Outstanding Doctoral Research Award for the 2023–2024 academic year. The Exploring Educator has also obtained her Supervisor, Principal, and District Administration certifications for New Jersey, through Montclair State University.
Additional biographical information
One of my favorite hobbies is to travel. My favorite board game is Monopoly. The team I route for in major league baseball is the New York Mets! I love dolphins, owls, and Alaskan huskies!
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