The Learning Lockbox
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
About the store
I am a middle school teacher with 8 years of experience teaching all core subjects, including Math, ELA/Reading, Science, and Social Studies. Over the course of my career, I have worked with a wide variety of students in general education, gifted, special education, and elective classrooms.
My experience in gifted education has helped shape my approach to creating resources that are both engaging and appropriately challenging, while still being adaptable for different learning levels. I strive to design materials that are meaningful, easy to use, and effective in real classroom settings.
As a teacher, I know how valuable time is. That’s why I focus on creating resources that are not only high-quality, but also practical and ready to use.
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The Leprechaun’s Lost Gold: A St. Patrick’s Day Math Escape Room
The Leprechaun’s Lost Gold: St. Patrick’s Day 8th Grade Math Escape Room Engage your students with this exciting St. Patrick’s Day-themed 8th Grade Math Escape Room! In The Leprechaun’s Lost Gold, students must solve a series of rigorous, standards-aligned math challenges to unlock the treasure before time runs out. This activity blends problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking into a high-engagement holiday experience that still maintains strong academic rigor. The Story A misch
8th
Algebra, Geometry
CCSS
8.G.B.7
, 8.EE.A.1
, 8.EE.C.7
+2
The Spring Scramble: An Easter Escape Room for Grades 6–8 (Math + ELA)
Spring into critical thinking with The Spring Scramble, a fully self-contained Easter-themed escape room designed for middle school students in grades 6–8! Students work in small teams to crack six increasingly challenging puzzles — and the only way out is to use their math and language arts skills together. No locks, no boxes, no prep nightmare. Just print, set up, and let your students problem-solve their way through spring. What's InsideThis resource includes 6 interconnected puzzles that s
6th - 8th
Literature, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
, 6.EE.A.2c
, 6.EE.B.7
+14
St. Patrick’s Day Escape Room: The Leprechaun's Enchanted Vault
Engage your students with a fun and interactive St. Patrick’s Day-themed escape room that promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving! In this exciting activity, students must work together to solve a series of themed puzzles and challenges to “unlock” the mystery before time runs out. Perfect for middle school classrooms, this escape room blends academic skills with holiday fun to keep students motivated and engaged. What’s Included: Printable student worksheetsA variety of puz
6th - 8th
Geometry, Reading
CCSS
7.G.B.4
, 6.EE.A.2
, 7.EE.B.4
+13
The Final Four Files - A March Madness Classroom Escape Room
Your students will be BEGGING to come to class during March Madness season! This fully printable, no-prep escape room drops middle schoolers into a high-stakes championship storyline where they must crack a 6-digit vault combination by solving six curriculum-aligned puzzles — three math and three ELA — before tip-off. The Story: The Riverside Rockets are minutes from the championship game when a rival team's prankster locks the coach's playbook inside the equipment vault. Students must decode si
5th - 7th
Algebra, Reading
CCSS
6.EE.A.1
, 6.EE.A.2
, 6.RP.A.3c
+2
March Madness WebQuest's
Keep your students engaged all March long with three fully differentiated WebQuest activities built around one of the most exciting events in sports!This resource includes three complete, 20-prompt WebQuests designed for grades 6 through 8. All three explore the same March Madness content universe (tournament history, culture, traditions, statistics, geography, and more), but each one is built for a different type of learner and a different literacy skill set. What is included:WebQuest 1: Images
6th - 8th
Informational Text, Speaking & Listening, Writing
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.3
, RI.6.6
+30
St. Patrick’s Day WebQuest Activities (three versions)
Bring some holiday fun into your classroom while building research and observation skills with this St. Patrick’s Day themed WebQuest activity. Students will explore information about St. Patrick’s Day traditions, symbols, and history while answering questions and completing guided activities. This resource includes three different versions of the WebQuest so teachers can use what works best for their classroom needs. What’s Included This resource includes three versions of the WebQuest: Pict
6th - 8th
Geography, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.6
+2
St. Patrick’s Day Escape Room: The Leprechaun's Literary Lockbox ELA 6-8
🍀 The Leprechaun’s Literary Lockbox: St. Patrick’s Day ELA Escape Room 🍀 Bring some holiday excitement into your classroom with this St. Patrick’s Day themed ELA escape room for grades 6–8! In this engaging activity, students must solve six literacy-based puzzles to unlock Finnegan the Leprechaun’s magical lockbox and reveal the secret code. Students will practice essential middle school ELA skills while working collaboratively to crack clues and uncover the final word. Skills practiced in
6th - 8th
Library Skills, Short Stories, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.4
, RL.6.5
+6
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About the store
Experience
I am a middle school teacher with 8 years of experience teaching all core subjects, including Math, ELA/Reading, Science, and Social Studies. Over the course of my career, I have worked with a wide variety of students in general education, gifted, special education, and elective classrooms.
My experience in gifted education has helped shape my approach to creating resources that are both engaging and appropriately challenging, while still being adaptable for different learning levels. I strive to design materials that are meaningful, easy to use, and effective in real classroom settings.
As a teacher, I know how valuable time is. That’s why I focus on creating resources that are not only high-quality, but also practical and ready to use.
Teaching style
My teaching style is centered on structure, engagement, and adaptability. I believe students learn best in environments where expectations are clear, routines are consistent, and learning is active. I focus on creating lessons that are both rigorous and accessible, using differentiation to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, from gifted students to those requiring additional support.
I also prioritize student engagement by incorporating interactive and collaborative elements into my instruction. Whether through problem-solving activities, discussion, or hands-on learning, my goal is to keep students actively involved in the learning process while building confidence and independence.
My own education history
B.S. Physical Education - West Virginia University
M.S. Athletic Coaching Education with Strength and Conditioning Emphasis - West Virginia University
M.A. Special Education, Mild to Moderate Disabilities (5 - Adult) West Virginia University
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