2013-Present: 4th Grade Instructor, NSSD #112 2012-2013: 3rd Grade Instructor, NSSD #112 2011-2012: 2nd Grade Instructor, NSSD #112 2010-2011: ETA/Cuisenaire National Literacy Consultant 2005-2009: 2nd & 3rd Grade Instructor, CCSD #46 2004-2005: 1st Grade Instructor, Roycemore Preparatory School 2002-2004: Kindergarten Instructor, CUSD #4
-Common Core and Data Driven Instruction -STEM integration -Integrated thematic instruction -Multiple Intelligences -Hands-on learning with manipulatives -Bloom's Taxonomy -Academics through the arts
-2013-Present Scholastic Top Teaching Blogger -2014 Class Dojo Thought Partner (Blogger & Forum Contributor) -2012-Present Scholastic National Teacher Advisory Board -2011-2012 Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction -2011 IRA National Presenter -2008 Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Presenter -2002 Golden Apple Award Winner
-1998-2002 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign -BS Elementary Edu., Certified ELA, Soc. Stu., Science (5-9) -2002 U of I Extension Gifted Levels 1-2 Training
Find out more about me on my blog: http://www.itselementarymydear.com I am grateful for the unrelenting support of my husband, Frank, whom I have been married to for nine wonderful years. As the spouse of a teacher, he endures annual classroom tear-down and set up, cleaning, classroom shopping, and the much-needed emotional support that comes with being a teacher. He, along with my dear toddler son, Grayson, keep me going strong every day. Becoming a mother has completely changed my perspective and has also enhanced my purpose as an educator. This experience as a TPT seller is just another endeavor that my two best buddies will be there to cheer me on throughout.
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Science, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Special Education, Other (Specialty), For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Character Education, Physical Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Vocational Education, End of Year