I have taught PreK, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, Remedial Junior High English, Junior High and High School English and on the college level in the areas of reading and reading disabilities. I currently teach high school English. I have several websites that are free! www.gonewiththeword.webs.com, www.hemingwayhideaway.webs.com and www.wisewings.webs.com.
I believe in a constructivist approach to education and am a strong advocate for differentiated instruction.
President’s Honor Roll 2000 - Northern Oklahoma College 2002 - Northwestern Oklahoma State University 2001 - Phi Theta Kappa 2001 - Cardinal Key Nominee – Northwestern Oklahoma State University 2001 – Struckle Outstanding Scholar Award 2001 - 2002 Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities 2005 - Who’s Who in American Women 2003 - 2004 Perfect Attendance – Washington Center 2003 – 2004 – Outstanding Literacy Instruction by a Beginning Teacher Finalist Oklahoma Higher Education Reading Council 2004 – 2005 –Disney Hand Creative Teaching Award Nominee 2004 – 2005 – Outstanding Literacy Instruction by a Beginning Teacher Winner Oklahoma Higher Education Reading Council 2004 – Rogers Outstanding Grant Award 2005 – Chancellor’s List 2005 – Who’s Who in American Teachers 2013 – Honorary FFA Degree 2013 – Teacher for Tomorrow
I am certified in Elementary, Early Childhood, Elementary Principal, Middle Level Principal, Secondary Principal, English, and Speech/Drama/Debate.
I am the mother of three daughters.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Math, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Informational Text