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 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
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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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