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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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Halloween Geometry Haunted House
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Are you also in a geometry unit right now? Check out this halloween and geometry mash up! Builders (The students) are given building regulations they must obey in order to create their house. The building regulations include shape names and shape attributes. (Ex: The front door has to have one set of parallel sides). INCLUDED:Directions ("building regulations")Presentation/final product sheet for students to glue their shapes onLOOKING FOR A DIGITAL VERSION? Click here to se
2nd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
2.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.1
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Geometry Gingerbread House
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Are you also in a geometry unit right now? Check out this holiday theme and geometry mash up! Builders (The students) are given building regulations they must obey in order to create their gingerbread house. The building regulations include shape names and shape attributes. (Ex: The front door has to have one set of parallel sides). INCLUDED:Directions ("building regulations")Presentation/final product sheet for students to draw or cut & glue their shapes onQUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
2nd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
2.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
Area & Perimeter Gingerbread House
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Are you also in a geometry unit right now? Check out this holiday theme project, with an area & perimeter mash up! Builders (The students) are given building regulations they must obey in order to create their gingerbread house. The building regulations include area and perimeter. (Ex: The bedroom must be 50 units²) INCLUDED:Directions ("building regulations")Street view pageGrid paper ("blue plans") for floors 1 & 2QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: Don't forget to leave feedback and earn c
2nd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
, 3.G.A.1
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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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