I have almost 15 years in the public secondary classroom. I have taught ninth through twelfth grade ELA classes ranging from intensive to Honors level and AP. More than anything, my mission is to create a positive educational experience my students will always remember!
Creativity is always my number one priority. How can I make a standards based rigorous lesson fun at the same time. I am constantly looking at my curriculum and revising for increased engagement without sacrificing the integrity of the learning.
I was privileged to serve as Columbia County Teacher of the Year for the 2014 school year.
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I am a Mom first and foremost to three beautiful kids. One of my children is autistic, so I have learned about the struggles of exceptionalities in the classroom firsthand. This has helped me be a more effective teacher because I constantly reflect on my learning environment through the eyes of my students, especially those who have special needs.
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Art), Music, Drama, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Economics , Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Poetry, Halloween, For All Subjects, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community