Barbara: I have taught for 7 years. Currently, I am teaching 1st grade but spent time in both kindergarten and 4th grade. Mary: I have taught for 17 years. Currently, I am teaching 2nd grade but have taught pre-school- 3rd grade.
Our teaching styles are very similar. We both believe that a teacher's true calling is to inspire children to want to learn. Once our students are excited about learning, our jobs become easier!
Barbara: Leadership in PLCs Committe involement in Organized Read Across America Designed and Deliver PD on Literacy and Math Mary: National Board Certified Organized Fund Raisor for teaching experience in Costa Rica Chosen to teach in Bauru, Brazil Designed and Deliver PD on Literacy
Barbara: Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University, Master's from Campbellsville University in special education Mary: Bachelor's in Elementary Education from the University of Lousiville, Master's from Western Kentucky Univeristy in Elemenatary Education
Barbara: is married, with 3 children, ages 16, 14 and 6. Mary: has three children, ages 19, 14, and 12
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core