I was lucky enough for my district to send me (and about 10 other literacy leaders) to the 2017 Illinois Reading Council Conference in Peroia, Illinios. It was my first time attending a professional conference since moving to Illinois from Read More …
Category: Teacher Training
Ideas that teachers could use to further their educational understanding about how children learn, and think.
I met Jan Burkins!
For the 27th Annual Billie J. Askew Reading Recovery Conference and K-6 Reading Institute, one of the keynote speakers was Jan Burkins. I had the honor of meeting with her and introducing her at the conference. Her work has greatly Read More …
TWU Rose F. Spicola Forum in Reading 2016
Struggling Readers: Reading and Writing Connections Working alongside an amazing educator is a blessing. I had another opportunity to work with my fellow TWU doctoral student Macie Kerbs. We were able to put our “super powers” together and lead a Read More …
Special Class
While I am working as a teaching assistant at TCU this semester, I get the opportunity to teach a few different lectures to the junior block of undergraduates. Next week, I am conducting an hour long session (within the 2.5 Read More …
Teaching Resources
For those teachers who haven’t heard of Teachers Pay Teachers (www.teacherspayteachers.com), I highly recommend you check it out! This website is basically an idea exchange for teachers who are out in the field, selling and sometimes giving away items that they Read More …
Guided Reading Notebook
As part of my graduate studies, I am working on putting together a reference notebook for the undergraduate future teachers to have as a resource in their classroom. Remember, this notebook is aimed at the lower grades, K, 1 or 2. So Read More …