- Tone and Mood Lesson
- 1st and 2nd Six Weeks - Short Story Unit
- Short Story Lesson Plans: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Vocabulary
- Latin and Greek Roots Lessons: Superhero Comic Strip
- Use a Dramatic Reading Circle When Teaching The Anne Frank Play
- "Flowers for Algernon" Team Challenge #2
- Creating a Board Game Using Greek and Latin Roots
- Vocabulary Lesson Plan: A Fun Way to Make Vocab STICK!
- "Flowers for Algernon" Team Challenge #1
- Book Report Lesson Plan: Creating a Digital Book Report Using Photo Story 3,
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About Me
A mother of two little girls, wife of one fantasy football-loving man, and teacher to hormonal 8th graders, I am an extremely busy (but insanely happy) woman! I have grown up in the Texas Panhandle for all of my 29 years of life, and enjoy the friendliness and hometown-values this area has to offer. Teaching and writing are two of my great passions in life (besides reading anything I can get my hands on) and I actually look forward to work each day. I'm hoping that I can contribute what I have learned during my seven years of teaching, and offer my fellow educators a fresh perspective on a variety of topics within the realms of education and instruction.
My Awards & Certifications
Texas State Board Certified Teacher in the following disciplines:
- English (Grades 6-12)
- Speech (Grades 8-12)
- English as a Second Language (Grades 6-12)
Bachelor's of Arts Degree - Texas Tech University (2002)
- Major/English, Minor/Secondary Education
- Graduated Sigma Cum Laude (3.54 GPA)
My Experience
- Currently an 8th Grade Pre AP Reading teacher
- I have been teaching 8th grade for seven years
- Pursuing my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction
My Latest Articles
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Boys and Reading: Do Female Teachers Add to the Problem?
Does having predominately female teachers hinder our male student population? Recent statistics suggest that it does. What can educators do to stop this trend and help our male students?Published on June 29, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Latin and Greek Roots Lessons: Superhero Comic Strip
After implementing the Greek and Latin Roots Superhero lesson, this article will extend the students' creativity by having them collaborate in groups to produce a comic strip using their imagined Greek and Latin roots superhero in a comic strip.Published on June 2, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Contemporary and New Fiction: What is a Best Seller's List?
Book best seller's lists are a integral part documenting contemporary fiction sales. Teaching your students how to read and understand the many best seller's lists that are out there can aide them in finding contemporary fiction they might enjoy...Published on May 27, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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