1. I taught an amazing group of second graders last year that made me realize how much I love being a teacher. They still come and give me hugs every day!
2. Completed a year long research project on the impact of using the Raz-Kids reading program to increase student engagement during independen reading time.
3. Spent my summer taking grad classes and spending time with my family.
4. Started another school year moving to yet anther room.
It's a good things I love setting up my classroom!
It's a good things I love setting up my classroom!
5. Started this year off with 32 students while taking my last two grad classes.
Its been challenging to say the least.
Its been challenging to say the least.
6. Completed my masters in Educational Technology from Madonna University!
7. Got stuck in a rut after graduate school. Questioning what do I do next?
8. Attended the MACUL 2015 technology conference and was truly inspired by all of the amazing educators making a difference in the world.
9. Listened to Melody Arabo, Michigan's Teacher of the Year, and was extremely inspired to become a Teacherpreneur!
10. Started Tweeting, making connections, signing up for events, making business cards, a professional website and updating my beautiful blog you are reading now!
I know that I am not the only educator who has been stuck in a rut wondering if they are going to do more with their careers. I don't want to just be a second grade teacher. I want to be more in this world. I want to combine my passions to make a difference not just in my classrooms with my students, but with children and educators all over this world.
I am excited to start this new journey! I am excited to share the people I meet, the things that I learn, my inspirations, the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful! I hope that you are ready to take this ride with me.
