I taught elementary school for 9 years, and taught 3-5 year-olds and adults for 10 years before that. Now I've spent the last 9 years writing over 50 books for kids, developing education materials and curriculum for teachers, and substitute teaching K-12 for fun. The materials I'm currently creating actually connects students/learners with paths that lead to their OWN PERSONAL GOALS and dreams!
I incorporate reading, writing, math, science, social studies and character education into every lesson I teach or write. I use differentiated text and materials for my students, and I use many 100% engagement techniques. I'm enthusiastic about teaching, and it rubs off on students. I try to teach everything in the context of real life, connecting the topic to the students and to the world.
Teacher of the Year nominee 2011-2012 Arizona Master Teacher Certification
M.A. in Human Development, spec. Early Childhood Education - Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA B.S. in Human and Consumer Sciences - Community Nutrition and Food Service Management - Ohio University, Athens, OH AZ Teaching Certificate (K-8) FL Teaching Certificate (K-6)
I am available for author visits and staff presentations/trainings with my materials. I donate $3 per book sold at school author visits, towards that school. Contact me if interested at elke@anyone-can-learn.com
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Music, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Valentine's Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Vocational Education