I have 30 years experience. 19 in Kindergarten and 11 years in first grade. I have also taught EIP Kindergarten and looped o do EIP First Grade. We adopted the CKLA curriculum in 2021.
A multisensory approach with an emphasis on growth mindset as well as whole brain teaching is seen in my little world! My children are taught that it is ok to make mistakes because we all do! I believe that all kids are amazing and that everyone of them is a superstar!
Teacher of the Year 2012 and 2021 2000 Disney Teacherriffic Award Winner Staples Teacher 2021 Have written and received 12 grants Jossey Teacher Ambassador 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Chosen to be 1 of 21 teachers nationwide to attend the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at the White House with Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of education Arne Duncan Class Dojo Ambassador Seesaw Ambassador Remind Connected Educator GoNoodle Ambassador Really Good Stuff Influencer Discount School Supply Influencer
Masters in Administration masters in Educational Media, Design and technology Masters in Teacher Leadrship
I am a Red Sox and Patriots fan. I have a wonderful daughter named Emily. I enjoy learning and sharing my new found knowledge and ideas with my students and colleagues.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Social Studies, Civics, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Music, Computer Science, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Problem Solving, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Winter, Dance, Valentine's Day, Easter, Spring, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Close Reading, Classroom Community