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 How many years have I been
teaching?
Why
did I become a teacher?
What
do I like to do in my free time?
What
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Teaching Background
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As the
2012-2013 school year
starts, I will be entering my eleventh year of teaching.
- I
started
teaching second grade for a teacher who was on a maternity leave at
Longwood Elementary School after
I graduated from Illinois State University.
- Then following
that,
I was fortunate enough to be able to teach at White Eagle Elementary
School
where I currently teach fourth grade.
- I earned my
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from North Central
College.
- I am working towards an endorsement in technology
through Aurora University and the University of St. Francis.
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Why I Became a Teacher
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- Kids are awesome. I love seeing
them come into
school with huge smiles on their faces and showing their excitement
about
learning. The enthusiasm that a student has for learning
really
shows me why I choose to be a teacher.
- I want to make learning fun for kids.
Back when
I was a kid, my teachers had us do all sorts of activities that I can
remember to this day. These activities made learning fun.
I want to make learning meaningful for my
students and create memorable experiences for them.
- I learn something new every day.
It is amazing
how much background knowledge a fourth grader brings to class. I
enjoy
learning about new concepts and ideas from them during an average
school day.
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Favorite Books to Read
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- Two of my favorite authors are Tim Green and Ridley
Pearson. This past spring break I was able to meet Mr. Pearson
and he personalized his fifth book for our class.
- Tim Green writes great sports books like Football
Genius, Baseball Great, Deep Zone, and Best of the Best.
- Ridley Pearson not only writes the Kingdom Keepers
Series but also helped write the Peter and the Star Catchers series.
- The Humphrey series. I love seeing the
adventures that Humphrey has in his classroom.
- The Sister's Grimm series features many of our
favorite storybook characters.
- 43 Old Cemetery Road Series. Meet a ghost, a
young boy, and a struggling writer who try to communicate with each
other.
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My
Dog's Milo and Otis
- Milo loves watching TV.
- Otis is always willing
to help out and loves when we play the ball game with him.
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