I've taught for 30 years. I've taught art K-6, have been self contained in 5th and 6th grade, and 8th grade math. Math has been my most taught subject, but I find joy in teaching most subjects. I have enjoyed being an academic coach in science and math.
I like an active classroom with students partnering and supporting one another in work. I find students who discuss with one another new information have a better understanding of the subject. I emphasize with my students that mistakes are they way we learn. If you are always right, you are not learning. I love a hands on activity, it helps makes the experience more real to the students.
2022 VFW regional Teacher of the Year, 2018 Coach of Indiana State Champion MATH Bowl Team
BA from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
I have found new interest and excitement with social studies as my daughter has become an archaeologist. Nothing like personal experiences to help spark a new interest!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Archaeology, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Religion, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Word Problems, General Science, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Mental Math, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Place Value, End of Year, Classroom Community