My name is Beth Moore. I have been a teacher for over 15 years and love what I do! It took me several years to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up! I have twin boys who are now 20, time really does get quicker as we age! One works at Home Depot and the other one works at Benton Central. I have three great bonus kiddos too! Matt, serves as a Marine in Japan. Kurt works at Wabash National and Leah is 8 years old and is in the 3rd grade at Klondike! Steve and I do lots of fun and exciting things with robots and LEGO. On the weekends and the summer you can see us running Super Robo Rally or Monster Chess.
When I graduated from high school, I had NO idea what I wanted to do. I went to college for a year and decided it wasn't for me! So I took some classes at a trade school to become a dental assistant. I worked as an assistant for several years and my doctor sent me to I.U. Dental School to become an expanded assistant. This basically meant I could place fillings, as well as assist in preparing teeth for treatment. I loved what I was doing but I always felt like something was missing.
At the age of 27, I returned to Purdue University to get my bachelor's degree in elementary education. I then got pregnant with twin boys! So, I cut down my work load and went to school part time. This allowed me to focus on my boys! When the boys turned two, I was ready to finish up my schooling. In 2007, I graduated from Purdue University on the Dean's List!
My first classroom was a 5th grade class at Carroll Consolidated School in Flora, Indiana. I taught Language Arts in a departmentalized setting. I enjoyed my time there but was laid off (riffed) due to budget restraints and the lack of seniority. I worked as a maternity leave substitute for TSC and then taught music at Prairie Crossing in Oxford. Once again, I was laid off so I went and taught 5th grade at Sacred Heart in Fowler, Indiana. I taught at Sacred Heart for eight years.
I have now been at SN for five years and can honestly say that I love the school and this community. I love the small towns. I grew up going to a small school that incorporated three towns into one school. My school, like SN, was also in the middle of the corn fields!
I love music! That is one reason why I switched from teaching general education to Music! Music became my community and huge part of my identity. For many, many years I have played piano, flute, guitar, and piccolo. I even marched at Purdue! (Boiler Up!) My music has always been a great outlet for me! I have also sang in many choirs, performed in dramas. I was active in Winter-guard where I did rifles, sabers, and flags. I am in two different praise bands at two different churches. I also play at weddings and as well as funerals. I also do a lot with the theater arts program and Mrs. Kindig!
Another thing I enjoy greatly is technology! I love to learn new things that involve tech! I really enjoy incorporating it into the classroom! Overall, I really enjoy the l enjoy the learning process.
I am excited to be at South Newton! If you have questions or concerns, please email me at mooreb@newton.k12.in.us .