I have been in education for 18 years. Most of my experience is in upper and lower elementary. I've taught most grades pre-school through sixth grade and coached junior high and high school. I've mentored pre-service teachers, as well as current teachers. I enjoy working with students and teachers!
I create a structured, yet flexible student-centered classroom where I am often in the role of a facilitator. Most of my lessons begin with inquiry/exploratory based learning. I then use the Gradual Release Method of: I Do (teacher modeling), We Do (together), and You Do (independent learning). Hands-on/Minds-on learning is always my goal. :)
Teacher of the Year/Teacher Leadership Award, Interviewed by PBS, Filmed by PBS for a documentary, Featured on PBS Webinar
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PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschool
English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Government, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Economics , Word Problems, Study Skills, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Place Value, For All Subjects, Summer, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Classroom Community