I am entering my 10th year teaching Northern Virginia. My first five years were spent in 3rd grade, and these last 5 years have been spent in 5th grade.
I believe that creating a safe environment where there is a mutual trust and respect between students and teachers is the key element to a successful classroom. Beyond that I set high expectations, plan engaging and authentic activities, and incorporate digital and computer science activities to promote critical thinking.
None...yet!
I have a Bachelor's from the University of Florida and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education K-6 from George Mason University.
I live in Leesburg, Va with my husband Nick, our son Jake, and dog Lucy. We also foster dogs through a local rescue (adopt don't shop!) I am originally from Florida, where I attended the University of Florida. I am a huge Gators fan. GO GATORS!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Civics, Government, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Statistics, Economics , General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Child Care, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, St. Patrick's Day, Place Value, For All Subjects, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics