Lesson Plans and Lollipops

I have been teaching for 15 years. My first year I spent teaching first grade. Then I went to a different school and taught kindergarten for 10 years and 4th grade for a year. My school closed so I taught 2nd grade and I decided to go back to kindergarten a few years ago. I then moved to first grade and now I am in 3rd grade. For five years, I taught at a Reading First School and received intense training in reading instructional strategies. I also have an M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

In my classroom, I use cooperative learning strategies and I try to create a soothing atmosphere with a variety of student lead stations/centers. Many of the activities I do in my classroom are hands-on. Additionally, I use guided reading, and guided math daily.

There isn't many rewards for excellent teachers other than students enjoying learning.

I am a certified K-6 teacher with extensive training in reading instruction.

I have served on my states math textbook adoption committee and the state Teacher-of-the-Year selection committee. Additionally, I have served on the state Service Personnel of the Year selection committee.