With over 15 years of classroom teaching experience, I have been a part of many different learning environments. I am also a mother to three sons and two stepsons, all of whom are unique in their learning styles and needs. Currently I am a PYP Coordinator in an IB World School in Texas.
Inquiry-based, concept driver, student-centered, hands-on, project based, individualization.
Texas Commissioner of Education's Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Member 2019- Teacher/Professional of the Year-2018
The University of Texas with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Learning and Development. The University of North Texas with a Master's degree in Elementary Education. My specializations are Reading, English and Gifted/Talented.
Curiosity, creativity, and collaboration are all things I crave in my life. I love traveling, photography, writing, and spending time with my family. As a lifelong learner, I am on a perpetual quest to better myself and my life.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Social Studies, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Other (Specialty), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, International Baccalaureate, Classroom Management, Character Education, Study Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Handwriting, End of Year, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Emotional Learning