K-6 behavior classroom; K-5 residential treatment; 8th Grade Math Resource; 8th Social Studies; University of Oregon's Center on Teaching and Learning (CTL), Moving Up! Math (English and Spanish editions) curriculum writer/editor; KinderTek interactive iPad app advisory panel; Chicago Tribune, reporter
Foundational "I Do, We Do, You Do" with more than half of instruction devoted to "we do." Lots of practice with real-world problem-solving that is engaging and relevant. As a special educator, I was trained to introduce concepts with an explicit, direct instruction presentation. I mix hands-on Montessori exploration, Socratic circles and "Math Talks" for relevance and engagement. I love to see students responding and explaining the material (and asking questions!) in their own words.
- License in Oregon (K-21) and New York (1-6) - CTL advisory board: K-Tek kindergarten math intervention panel - Oregon Dept. of Education Extended Assessment Standard Setting Committee ELA.
M.S. Columbia University, College Advising M.S. University of Oregon (Special Education) B.A. University of Illinois (Speech Communication, History) Additional coursework: Univ. of Oregon: Educational Policy Analysis; Learning Organizations; School Psychology; Crisis Intervention; Causes of Delinquency. InDesign Art; Assistive Technology. Western Oregon University: ELL Sheltered Instruction,
Prior to teaching I was a city reporter for the Chicago Tribune and then a feature writer for the Register-Guard Newspaper in Oregon. For every subject, writing brings it all together.
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool, Staff
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Specialty, Science, Astronomy, Arts & Music, Drama, Other (Specialty), Gifted and Talented, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Writing, Poetry, For All Subjects, For Administrators, Coaching