I graduated from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. I taught biochemistry and conducted research for nearly 10 years.  In 1988 my husband (of 28 years this past July) was transferred to the Chicago area and I became a stay at home mom with our daughter Amanda-who is now teaching music at Legee Elementary in Huntley, IL and son Anthony-who is now a sophomore at the University of Dayton also majoring in music education but with an emphasis on band. Both children graduated from St. Thomas School. I returned to the work force in 1992 as the school librarian at St. Thomas in Crystal Lake. I took the position of technology coordinator in 2000. I have completed my MS in Education with an emphasis on Educational Technology.

I believe that technology is should not be considered as a replacement to traditional classroom teaching but rather as an enhancement.  I will discuss curriculum with each classroom teacher and design my curriculum accordingly thus resulting in technology integration. While doing this, I will continue to strive to meet the recommended National Education Standards for each grade level.

In addition to tending the technology needs of the school, Mr. Houston and I write, direct and choreograph a musical production for grades 5-8.  We are excited about this year's production, Magic in the Tales which will be presented at the Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake, November 10.

 

Schedule/Contact Info

I am usually at school between 730 and 4 each day. However, I am usually working on a computer, shelving books, or in a classroom other than my own.  The best way to contact me is through email: ghouston@stthomascl.org

I will check my voice mail everyday upon arrival. Voice mails after 730 in the morning might not be picked up until the next day upon arrival at 730.

 

 

 

 

 

 

02/15/2008

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