Erica Gorrell

Hello! I started my teaching career in 2010 after graduating with a Bachelor's degree. Over the past 11 years, I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade Science/Social Studies. I also taught Special Education K-2 (resource and push-in) after receiving my Master's degree in Exceptional Children K-12 in 2012. I am currently teaching first grade in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia!

I have taught a variety of learners including English as a Second Language, 504, SPED, and at-risk students. I absolutely love teaching the foundational skills and am also attempting to find my place in the TPT world! I have so many things to share with others and love finding new things from other educators! :)

In my classroom, I believe that relationships come first and strongly believe in building a fun and respectful classroom community. I don't have a particular teaching style. I like to change things up whenever I see something isn't working for my students and I am very flexible when it comes to the needs of my students.

❀ 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year at South Dover Elementary School
❀ 2021 District Teacher Spotlight for Tyee Park Elementary School
❀ 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Nominee for Indian Hills Elementary School

Education
❀ Bachelor of Art: Elementary Education K-6 - Marshall University
❀ Master of Education: Exceptional Children K-12 - Northcentral University
❀ 6 Credit Hours of Korean language and culture - Sogang University

Certifications
❀ Elementary Education K-6
❀ Special Education K-12

I can speak conversational Korean and have spent time in South Korean elementary schools. I find international education fascinating! I also love camping, hiking, reading, and spending time with my husband and fur babies.