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2014/15 marks my thirty-third year of teaching elementary school. (I began teaching when I was 5 years old.) I have taught second, third, and fourth graders throughout my career as an educator. This is my twenty-second year teaching math and science in fourth grade. This grade level is my absolute favorite one to teach because I very much enjoy working with this particular age group. I love the "huggers" who walk through my door each day and the fact that they get some of my jokes...even if they don't think they are funny! Watching my students develop both academically and socially from August to June is such a delight to observe. I come back year after year with the hope that I can make a positive impact on the lives of the children I am lucky enough to work with each school term.
My goal is to teach each child who comes into my classroom to BELIEVE that learning knows no boundaries. I am committed to giving 100% effort to aiding my students with becoming stronger critical thinkers throughout the year. I ask that each one of them comes to my class ready to give the same effort back so that the sky will be the limit for their learning. Together...we can make it happen!
Let me share a little bit about myself. I have been married to my best friend, Bill, for twenty-three years and have been blessed with two beautiful children. My son, Cody, is currently a senior at the University of Texas- Austin (HOOK "EM!) and my daughter, Gabrielle, is a high school senior in our district. They have been a source of tremendous joy for us because they fill our hearts with pride on a daily basis. Our family is made complete by our dog, Tanner, who we rescued in December of 2009. He is the best dog ever...just ask anyone in our family.
Some of my favorite things to do include spending time with my family and going out with friends to dinner and/or a movie. You could definitely saying that reading is a passion of mine. I love when an author takes me to another place and I become immersed in the story he or she has woven for my entertainment!
Well, enough about me! I hope that you find my blog a useful one. If ever you should have a suggestion on how I can improve it, please let me know. After all...I am in the business of learning and growing!