Have you ever stared at a list of the Common Core State Standards and felt completely overwhelmed? It’s a struggle to keep all the standards in your brain for your own grade level, to say nothing of the knowledge and skills students might need be missing from previous grades AND what knowledge and skills they will be expected to master in future grades! I had this same struggle...what’s more, I wanted a standards-based way to collaborate with colleagues across grade levels so that our conversa
Have you ever stared at a list of the Common Core State Standards and felt completely overwhelmed? It’s a struggle to keep all the standards in your brain for your own grade level, to say nothing of the knowledge and skills students might need be missing from previous grades AND what knowledge and skills they will be expected to master in future grades! I had this same struggle...what’s more, I wanted a standards-based way to collaborate with colleagues across grade levels so that our conversa
I've taught the middle grades (2nd, 3rd, and 4th) for over 7 years. I love being a teacher and learning alongside with my students every day!
Teaching style
I believe that all students thrive when their teachers strike the right balance of structure and autonomy for each child. I believe in setting warm, predictable guidelines for students so that they can liberate their curiosity and their intellect!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I currently serve on my school's Instructional Leadership Team, and I love collaborating with colleagues to set the vision for our school!
My own education history
I hold a B.A. in English and Education from UC Berkeley and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from UNLV.
Additional biographical information
I like hiking, cooking, indoor gardening, and creating helpful resources for my colleagues!
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