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I've been doing the teaching thing for 19 years (what!) in many capacities: computer teacher, academic support/Title I, long term substitute, first grade teacher, and, finally, reading interventionist.
As an interventionist, I have supported readers in grades K-5.
I believe that the teachers have a very challenging job, addressing the
academic, social, and emotional needs of children and guiding them
towards independence. Education is one of the pillars of our society.
I enjoy making products that support best practices in teaching:
- Social-Emotional Learning & strong teacher-student relationships
- Growth Mindset: Carol Dweck is one of my favorites!
- Science of Reading: direct, explicit, cumulative, multi-sensory phonics
instruction; looking at the research and how it connects to the
realities of the classroom and small group.
- Differentiated & Scaffolded Instruction: meeting students where they are and providing supports as necessary. I am constantly growing and learning about how kids learn best!
I started this blog and little store when I lost my classroom teaching position due to a reduction in force. When I was re-hired by my district, I was placed in a new school building as an interventionist. I was distraught, but little did I know that it was a blessing in disguise.
When my students were not making progress, I was determined to find something that would help them. In 2015, I attended my first Science of Reading (SOR) training through IMSE, and I was forever changed. I began to question everything.
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