A Little Bit About Me

I have been teaching first grade for the past seven years and I absolutely love it!  One of my favorite past times is to read.  I also enjoy cooking for my family and friends.  I have been blessed with a son, Connor who is entering seventh grade.  We reside in Crystal Lake, and we find great pleasure in participating in all the community activities.

In 1988 I earned my Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Western Illinois University in Elementary Education.  I have also obtained my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction through National Louis University.     

I embrace teaching as an opportunity to encourage and empower as many children as I come in contact with.  I want my students to feel comfortable and safe in their classroom. 

Finally, I strive to improve my teaching by arranging as many “hands on” experiences as possible, continuing my education and experimenting with new methods.  I am passionate about my craft and finding the most effective ways of igniting intellectual, social and emotional growth among my students.

  Schedule/contact info

This is a typical day in our classroom. 

Attendance, Morning Message, Weekend News or handwriting.  This varies with our specials.  7:55-8:30

Language Arts/Spelling/Writers Workshop – 8:30-11:00

Guided Reading Groups

Literacy Work Stations

Journal Writing/Interactive Writing

Word Work/Spelling Diaries

Whole Group Reading Activities/Phonics Instruction

Math – 11:00-11:40

Skill boards, 100 chart

Cooperative Learning Activities

Addition and Subtraction

Geometry and Fractions

Money, Time and Measurement

Religion – 12:20-12:50

Study of the Church Family

Special season studies of the church

Social Studies/Science 12:50-2:15

 

Specials

Library – Monday - 10-10:30

Gym – Tuesday and Friday – 8:00-8:30

Technology – Tuesday-8:30-9

Music – Wednesday - 11-11:30

Art – Thursday – 9:40-10:35

Snack – Everyday – 10:00-10:15

Lunch Recess – Everyday – 11:40-12

Lunch-everyday-12:00-12:20

Home

10/04/2007

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