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I bring a unique blend of skills and expertise, combining an engineering background with education. My journey in the educational field began with an elementary teaching degree and a math endorsement. My engineering experiences help me spotlight STEM topics that are relevant and engaging.
At Utah State University, I served as a Tier II Literacy Instructor, where I worked closely with students to enhance their reading and comprehension skills, tailoring interventions to meet each learner's needs. My role on the School Board for the Box Elder School District has provided me with valuable insights into the complexities of educational administration, policy-making, and the importance of community involvement in schools.
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3D Pen STEM Flower Anatomy (Stamen & Pistil) | Engineering Template | Grades 4+
Bring science to life with this engaging 3D Pen Flower STEM Activity designed for grades 4 and up. This hands-on lesson helps students learn and identify plant anatomy including stamen and pistil, while building their own 3D flower model. It also includes a vase design prompt that aligns with engineering concepts. Students will love creating their own flowers using a guided template while reinforcing key science concepts in a fun and meaningful way. What’s Included: ✔️ Editable lesson pla
4th - 6th
Biology
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
3D Pen STEM Flower Anatomy with Engineering Printable Template Grade 2 or 3
Bring science to life with this engaging 3D Pen Flower STEM Activity designed for 2nd or 3rd grade students. This hands-on lesson helps students learn and identify plant anatomy including stamen and pistil, while building their own 3D flower model. It also includes a vase design prompt that aligns with engineering concepts. Students will love creating their own flowers using a guided template while reinforcing key science concepts in a fun and meaningful way. What’s Included: ✔️ Editable
2nd - 3rd
Biology
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-LS1-1
, 2-LS2-2
3D Pen STEM Flower | Plant Parts Lesson | Printable Template | Grade K-1 NGSS
Bring science to life with this engaging 3D Pen Flower STEM Activity designed for Kindergarten or first grade students! This hands-on lesson helps students learn and identify the basic parts of a plant, including roots, stem, flower and leaf, while building their own 3D flower model. Students will love creating their own flowers using a guided template while reinforcing key science concepts in a fun and meaningful way. What’s Included: ✔️ Editable lesson plan ✔️ Editable journal page ✔
PreK - 1st
Biology
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-LS1-1
Winter Bulletin Board | January Classroom Decor Kit | Goal Setting Display
❄️ Button Up Your Thinking Caps Winter Bulletin Board Kit Create a cozy, engaging classroom display this winter with this low-prep bulletin board kit! Perfect for January, goal setting, and encouraging thoughtful reflection, this resource helps you start the new year with purpose and creativity. With adorable winter-themed clipart and flexible design options, you can easily customize your board to fit your classroom style. ✨ What’s Included: “Button Up Your Thinking Caps” lettering Winte
Not Specific
Not Subject Specific
3D Pen STEM Boat Challenge | Buoyancy Engineering Activity Grade K-1 NGSS
Hands-on STEM engineering activity. Design and build a micro boat using a 3D pen and test how much weight it can hold before sinking. Activity for Kindergarten or 1st graders. Students explore important science concepts including buoyancy, sinking and floating while practicing the engineering design process through testing and redesign. This activity challenges students to think like engineers as they design structures, test their performance, analyze results, and improve their designs. Student
K - 1st
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-PS2-1
3D Pen STEM Boat Challenge | Engineering Activity and Journal | Grades 2-3 NGSS
Hands-on STEM engineering activity. Design and build a micro boat using a 3D pen and test how much weight it can hold before sinking. Great for a 2nd or 3rd grade age group. Students explore important science concepts including buoyancy, displacement, mass, and volume while practicing the engineering design process through testing and redesign. This activity challenges students to think like engineers as they design structures, test their performance, analyze results, and improve their designs.
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
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3D Pen STEM Boat Challenge | Buoyancy Engineering Activity (Grades 4+) NGSS
Hands-on STEM engineering activity. Design and build a micro boat using a 3D pen and test how much weight it can hold before sinking. Students explore important science concepts including buoyancy, displacement, mass, and volume while practicing the engineering design process through testing and redesign. This activity challenges students to think like engineers as they design structures, test their performance, analyze results, and improve their designs. NGSS Standards: 3-5-ETS1-3 - Plan and
4th - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Printable Winter Book: Penguins & Polar Bear Christmas Story | Foldable Mini
Bring winter magic and confidence in reading to your classroom with this adorable one-page foldable mini book! Students will love reading about a group of penguins who try to place a star on their Christmas tree and find unexpected help from a friendly polar bear. This printable booklet reinforces courage, kindness, and problem-solving, all in a fun, seasonal story perfect for December literacy centers. This product includes: ✔ 1 printable one-page PDF foldable boo ✔ front and back printing l
3rd - 4th
Reading
Fall Bulletin Board Kit | Classroom Decorations, Alphabet & Writing for Autumn
Create a festive and cohesive classroom display with this Fall Bulletin Board Set! Perfect for decorating a bulletin board, classroom wall, or door, this resource includes everything you need to design a cozy kid-friendly display. This printable set features clipart pieces in PNG format with clear backgrounds, making it easy to mix, match, and print only what you need. The cohesive color palette ties everything together for a polished look. What’s Included: ✔ 2 Border Choices ✔ 5 Banner C
PreK - 6th
Coloring Pages, Graphic Arts, Not Subject Specific
Christmas Math Worksheets 2025 | Multiplication Facts Color-by-Code
Make multiplication practice fun this December with these Christmas hidden picture math worksheets! Grades 3-5. Students solve multiplication problems, then use the color key to reveal festive Christmas emoji pictures. These worksheets provide extra practice with multiplication facts up to 12 while keeping students engaged with a seasonal twist. Great for fast finishers, morning work, math centers, or homework. What’s Included: ✔ 2 worksheets with mixed multiplication facts - Problems chos
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
Halloween Bulletin Board Kit | Classroom Decorations, Alphabet & Writing 2025
Create a festive and cohesive classroom display with this Halloween Bulletin Board Set! Perfect for decorating a bulletin board, classroom wall, or door, this resource includes everything you need to design a spooky yet kid-friendly display. This printable set features clipart pieces in PNG format with clear backgrounds, making it easy to mix, match, and print only what you need. The cohesive color palette ties everything together for a polished look. What’s Included: ✔ 3 bulletin board bo
PreK - 6th
Coloring Pages, Graphic Arts, Not Subject Specific
3D Printable Learning Clock with Gears | STL Files for 3D Printing Telling Time
Bring hands-on learning to your classroom with this 3D printable learning clock with gears! Designed for teachers and makers, this interactive clock helps students explore time-telling, mechanical systems, and basic engineering principles in a fun, engaging way. This download includes a folder of STL files containing all the parts needed to 3D print a working learning clock. The gears connect so that the hour and minute hands move together, providing a realistic and mechanical learning exper
Not Specific
Engineering, Math
CCSS
1.MD.B.3
, 2.MD.C.7
, 3.MD.A.1
Thanksgiving Math Hidden Pictures | Multiplication & Division Fact Fluency Work
Make math practice fun this fall with these Thanksgiving hidden picture worksheets! Designed for grades 2–5. Students solve multiplication and division problems to reveal festive Thanksgiving images, giving them engaging practice with fact fluency and memorization. These worksheets align with Common Core Standards 3.NBT.A.3, 3.OA.B.5, and 3.OA.C.7, 9, making them a perfect way to combine seasonal fun with essential math skills. What’s Included: ✔ 2 worksheets featuring mixed multiplicati
2nd - 5th
Math, Mental Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.B.5
, 3.OA.C.7
Thanksgiving Math Hidden Pictures: Addition & Subtraction within 20 Worksheets
Engage your students this November with these 10 Thanksgiving-themed math worksheets. Add and subtract within 20. They utilize fun hidden pictures with essential math practice! Product Details:2 worksheets featuring addition problems within 20 (e.g., 9+8, 12+3) 1 worksheet focusing on addition with 7 (e.g., 7+9, 4+7)1 worksheet dedicated to addition with 9 (e.g., 9+8, 9+3)1 worksheet for doubles practice, (e.g., 4 + 4, 6 + 6)5 worksheets with random subtraction practice within 20 (e.g., 12-4
1st - 4th
Math, Mental Math
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.B.2
Thanksgiving Clipart PNG, Fall, Turkey, Pilgrims, Pumpkins & Pies Bulletin Board
Bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to your classroom resources with this Thanksgiving Clipart Bundle! This collection includes sketch-style illustrations perfect for worksheets, bulletin boards, lesson materials, coloring, read the room, or Thanksgiving activities. With 30 unique designs, this set gives teachers plenty of choices to create engaging and festive classroom decor and educational materials. What’s Included: A transparent, blackline, and color version of each. 7 turkey illustration
Not Specific
Halloween Math Practice | Addition and Subtraction within 20 | Hidden Picture
Get your students excited about Halloween math practice with this set of color by number worksheets for addition and subtraction within 20. These no-prep printable activities are perfect for October math centers, morning work, homework, or sub plans. Designed for 1st grade and 2nd grade students, each page combines fact fluency practice with a fun hidden picture reveal of festive Halloween images. Practice addition and subtraction within 20 while uncovering festive Halloween images. ✨ Key
1st - 3rd
Math, Mental Math
CCSS
1.OA.B.3
, 1.OA.C.6
, 2.OA.B.2
US Coins and Bills Printable | Money Clipart | Blackline Currency for Worksheets
Bring your money math lessons to life with this high-quality set of blackline US currency clipart! This pack includes coins and bills in clear black-and-white line art, perfect for creating: Counting coins worksheets Math centers and task cards Financial literacy activities Printable classroom gamesClassroom Currency or Play Money Designed for teacher-authors and classroom teachers, this clipart gives you everything you need to build professional-looking resources without the hassle of sea
Not Specific
Economics , Math, Social Studies
3D Pen STEM Name Tags | Letter Stencil Makerspace Back to School Activity
Looking for the perfect back-to-school STEM project? This 3D Pen Name Tag activity is an ideal introductory makerspace challenge for students of all ages. With this printable alphabet letter stencil, students can trace their initials or full names to design personalized STEM name tags. It’s a great way to combine hands-on engineering, creativity, and classroom community building—all in one project. What’s Included Printable PDF letter stencil patterns Link to a YouTube tutorial with s
Not Specific
Engineering, Geometry, Science
CCSS
4.G.A.3
3D Pen STEM Make Tangrams with Vocabulary EASY Project
Harness the power of classic tangrams with this PDF pattern to make your own using a 3D pen. Includes a vocabulary sheet with concepts in geometry. This pattern is a great way to incorporate hands-on learning into your classroom or personal studies. A YouTube tutorial is available for additional instructions on how to make: https://youtu.be/jCrq6rDFzt8 The tutorial also has some basic 3D pen tips as well. Product is a PDF file pattern to make tangram shapes and a vocabulary page. Build time is
Not Specific
Engineering, Geometry, Science
CCSS
4.G.A.3
Math Fact Fluency Game | Multiplication & Subtraction Printable Trading Cards
Make math practice exciting and memorable with this printable trading card math game! Grades 3-5. Students will love collecting and playing with Mathemon cards while practicing multiplication facts and subtraction within 100. This resource includes 297 unique cards, each featuring a fun, creative creature that students can collect, trade, or use in the game. Whether used as a math center activity, classroom reward system, or small-group game, these cards make fact fluency practice engagin
Not Specific
Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
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I bring a unique blend of skills and expertise, combining an engineering background with education. My journey in the educational field began with an elementary teaching degree and a math endorsement. My engineering experiences help me spotlight STEM topics that are relevant and engaging.
At Utah State University, I served as a Tier II Literacy Instructor, where I worked closely with students to enhance their reading and comprehension skills, tailoring interventions to meet each learner's needs. My role on the School Board for the Box Elder School District has provided me with valuable insights into the complexities of educational administration, policy-making, and the importance of community involvement in schools.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Bear River High School Valedictorian
Box Elder School District Member
Dean’s List, Utah State University
My own education history
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Utah State University
Utah Elementary Teaching License, Math Endorsement,
Partial Electrical Engineering Degree
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