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Facts about me...
Facts about me...
I am excited to be your child's teacher this year. My standards are high; however, I will work individually with your child to help him/her achieve their goals. I look forward to a successful and rewarding year. I love my students and feel they excel when they are happy and comfortable with what is going on around them. Thank you in advance for helping make this an exciting and productive year!
I am excited to be your child's teacher this year. My standards are high; however, I will work individually with your child to help him/her achieve their goals. I look forward to a successful and rewarding year. I love my students and feel they excel when they are happy and comfortable with what is going on around them. Thank you in advance for helping make this an exciting and productive year!
I'm originally from Iowa (GO HAWKEYES!). I graduated with honors from Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Math. I received my Masters of Education degree from Southern Wesleyan University and have completed my Masters Plus 30 Graduate Hours level. I achieved National Board Certification and am a Teacher Consultant for Clemson's Upstate Writing Project. I continue to be a Lifelong Learner. I acquired my Writing Specialist Certification through Clemson University and most recently obtained my Gifted Education endorsement through Converse College.
I'm originally from Iowa (GO HAWKEYES!). I graduated with honors from Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Math. I received my Masters of Education degree from Southern Wesleyan University and have completed my Masters Plus 30 Graduate Hours level. I achieved National Board Certification and am a Teacher Consultant for Clemson's Upstate Writing Project. I continue to be a Lifelong Learner. I acquired my Writing Specialist Certification through Clemson University and most recently obtained my Gifted Education endorsement through Converse College.
This is my 29th year at Buena Vista ~ I've spent 27 of those years in 5th grade working with enthusiastic, fun-loving independent learners. This is such an important year in your child's life, and I feel extremely honored to be an influential part of it.
This is my 29th year at Buena Vista ~ I've spent 27 of those years in 5th grade working with enthusiastic, fun-loving independent learners. This is such an important year in your child's life, and I feel extremely honored to be an influential part of it.
I love "hands-on activities! I was a Summer Institute Fellow at Clemson University's Upstate Writing Project, Writing by the Ready. Writing is one of my passions. I have also attended the Science P.L.U.S. Institute at Roper Mountain Science Center, David Langford's Quality Learning Seminar, the Upstate Summer Institute for Teaching American History in South Carolina, the Holocaust Institute at Furman University, and the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Institute for Children's Engineering at Clemson University. I completed Making Literacy Relevant: Integrating Pop Culture and Technology in the Classroom, Developing Literacy and the Traits of Writing in the Writing Workshop Classroom, and Using Poetry with Young Writers through Clemson University to receive my Writing Specialist Certification. I also attended the advanced Greenville County Arts Integration Training Institute. I love to incorporate the ARTS into my classroom. I grew up with Music - piano, alto saxaphone, chorus, etc. I am a sports enthusiast! I love watching sports and played softball, basketball, and ran track. I also have a very creative side I love to share.
I love "hands-on activities! I was a Summer Institute Fellow at Clemson University's Upstate Writing Project, Writing by the Ready. Writing is one of my passions. I have also attended the Science P.L.U.S. Institute at Roper Mountain Science Center, David Langford's Quality Learning Seminar, the Upstate Summer Institute for Teaching American History in South Carolina, the Holocaust Institute at Furman University, and the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Institute for Children's Engineering at Clemson University. I completed Making Literacy Relevant: Integrating Pop Culture and Technology in the Classroom, Developing Literacy and the Traits of Writing in the Writing Workshop Classroom, and Using Poetry with Young Writers through Clemson University to receive my Writing Specialist Certification. I also attended the advanced Greenville County Arts Integration Training Institute. I love to incorporate the ARTS into my classroom. I grew up with Music - piano, alto saxaphone, chorus, etc. I am a sports enthusiast! I love watching sports and played softball, basketball, and ran track. I also have a very creative side I love to share.
A few of my favorite things...
A few of my favorite things...
~ I LOVE Hot Green Tea, Starbucks Iced Green Tea, Ocean Spray Cran-Energy, 3 Musketeers, Pistachios, and Raspberries.
~ I LOVE Hot Green Tea, Starbucks Iced Green Tea, Ocean Spray Cran-Energy, 3 Musketeers, Pistachios, and Raspberries.
~ I collect Unique Starfish and Pelicans, SANTAS, Twas the Night Before Christmas books, and Children's Poetry Books
~ I collect Unique Starfish and Pelicans, SANTAS, Twas the Night Before Christmas books, and Children's Poetry Books
~ I enjoy eating at Brick Street Cafe, Brixx Pizza, YardHouse, Chick-fil-A, and Panera,
~ I enjoy eating at Brick Street Cafe, Brixx Pizza, YardHouse, Chick-fil-A, and Panera,
~ My Birthday is August 1st
~ My Birthday is August 1st
~ I love to shop at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Target, Amazon, and BELK.
~ I love to shop at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Target, Amazon, and BELK.
~ My favorite place to visit is the BEACH
~ My favorite place to visit is the BEACH
~ I love to bake, cook, and garden (Love Perennials - daisies, hydrangeas, peonies ~ and Wildflowers)
~ I love to bake, cook, and garden (Love Perennials - daisies, hydrangeas, peonies ~ and Wildflowers)
~ I have 3 amazing Daughters - Sommer, Shay, and Jordan
~ I have 3 amazing Daughters - Sommer, Shay, and Jordan
~ I love spending time with my precious Grandchildren - Auden, Paylen, twins Loughton and Asher, Bellamy, and twins Colt and Sullivyn
~ I love spending time with my precious Grandchildren - Auden, Paylen, twins Loughton and Asher, Bellamy, and twins Colt and Sullivyn
~ I have 1 Cat kid also - Harper
~ I have 1 Cat kid also - Harper
~ Christmas is my favorite holiday
~ Christmas is my favorite holiday
~ My favorite color is RED, but I also love Coral and Bright Pink
~ My favorite color is RED, but I also love Coral and Bright Pink
~ I LOVE Gift Cards
~ I LOVE Gift Cards
~ I'm ALLERGIC to Fragranced candles and lotions
~ I'm ALLERGIC to Fragranced candles and lotions
Some of my strengths...
Some of my strengths...
Mr. Burgess asked the teachers to take a survey to help determine our individual strengths and then write them at the bottom of our email signature. My top 5 strengths are:
Mr. Burgess asked the teachers to take a survey to help determine our individual strengths and then write them at the bottom of our email signature. My top 5 strengths are:
Achiever - I am a hard worker and love completing tasks. I am satisfied when I am busy and productive, and I have exceptional stamina when working.
Achiever - I am a hard worker and love completing tasks. I am satisfied when I am busy and productive, and I have exceptional stamina when working.
Responsibility - I take ownership of what I commit to and follow through with what I say I will do.
Responsibility - I take ownership of what I commit to and follow through with what I say I will do.
Learner - I love to learn and share what I have learrned.
Learner - I love to learn and share what I have learrned.
Relator - I value genuine relationships. I want to understand people's feelings, goals, fears, and dreams.
Relator - I value genuine relationships. I want to understand people's feelings, goals, fears, and dreams.
Competition - I measure my progress against the performance of others. I strive to always be on top with my performance.
Competition - I measure my progress against the performance of others. I strive to always be on top with my performance.
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