Second Grade Smiles

I taught first grade and second grade for over a decade before taking on a new role as a K-6 literacy coach. Throughout my years as a classroom teacher, I supervised student teachers and mentored new teachers. Additionally, I have co-taught a graduate-level course in elementary education at a local university.

I believe in providing my students with plenty of positive reinforcement and a variety of ways to access all academic content. My lessons incorporate authentic, hands-on, and cooperative learning experiences whenever possible, and provide my students with opportunities to build reading and writing skills across all content areas.

I was the featured teacher on The Featured Teacher blog! Click the link to check it out! http://thefeaturedteacher.wordpress.com/

I hold a bachelor's degree from Clark University where I majored in Psychology and minored in Education and Sociology. My master's degree is in Teaching and is also from Clark University. I have also completed a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) teacher endorsement, am Google certified educator trainer,have completed Orton Gillingham training, and hold a UDL educator credential.

Find me on Pinterest at http://www.pinterest.com/SecondGrSmiles/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SecondGradeSmiles, on Instagram @second_grade_smiles, or view my blog at https://secondgradesmiles.com.