I have 29 years experience in the classroom teaching English Language Arts, Reading, English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented, and Co-teaching Special Education. My responsibilities included: mentoring new teachers, writing curriculum, test writing, writing lesson plans, and Department Head/Lead Teacher.
I prefer a hands-on, student centered approach to learning which gives students' choices and ownership of their own success.
2013 Mabank Junior High Teacher of the Year
As a graduate of University of Texas, I hold certifications in English, Reading, English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented, and Elementary Self-Contained.
I have six children and nine grand children. In addition to creating engaging lessons, I also enjoy reading, writing, blogging, traveling, sewing, cooking.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Valentine's Day, Easter, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation