Professional Information

Below are some examples of works, ideas, and characteristics I plan to implement in my classroom.  I feel very strongly about everything I have written here, and I believe these materials will help me in my own classroom!

Kappa Delta Pi certificate
In the Spring of 2001, I was inducted into the Education Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi.

red applePhilosophy of Educationred apple
What does teaching mean to me?  Click here to see what I think characteristics of a great teacher are, and how I plan to fulfill those characteristics in my classroom!
 

red and gold starMy "Best Work" Menured and gold star
Click here to see some of my work I am most proud of!  A written paper on assessment of students, a controversial paper about cloning, and a bulletin board I created in a pre-school classroom!

letter with scrolling addressResumeletter with scrolling address
My complete resume is available here.

spinning computer CDMy Ideal "Technology-Rich" Classroomspinning computer CD
Through this course, I have discovered that technology plays a more important role in the classroom than I thought.  I think the reason I never got involved with technology is because I was never taught how to use it in school.  Now, I feel it is a necessity in each classroom, and I will teach my students the importance of technology.  They will probably teach me too!  Click above to see my idea of the perfect "tech-rich" classroom.

Rolling eyesVisit to a "Technology-Rich" ClassroomRolling eyes
Many classrooms today are moving to a more advanced level of technology use in their classrooms.  It is unfortunate, however, that not all schools are financially able to make these improvements.  Here, I have written about a visit to a classroom that encourages technology use amongst the students.

A blue, spinning check mark in a boxCritique of a "Teaching" WebsiteA blue, spinning check mark in a box
Have you ever wondered where to go for a little help in planning lessons for your class?  Well, wonder no more!  This critique is one of a website-Lessonplans.com, which allows many opportunities to find lessons that will fit in your curriculum!  What a great place to find such resources!

"Microsoft Anti-Trust Case"
Is Bill gates really to blame for the Microsoft "consumption?"  This short paper offers both sides of themajor Microsoft Anti-trustcontroversy, but it's uptoyou todecide who's right.

Jenni and me at Lime HollowPictures of Me Teaching at Lime Hollow Nature CenterJenni and me at Lime Hollow
The following are pictures of me actually teaching a lesson at Lime Hollow Nature Center in October of 2001.  Though I have taught lessons before, it is difficult to get pictures to be displayed on the web.  These pictures are just a few I have from one of my many teaching experiences!



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