Thursday, April 18, 2013

Welcome!

Hello, and welcome to my new blog! This is the place where I will share my thoughts, reflections, and ideas on teaching. Most of my posts will probably revolve around literacy as it is my passion.

A little bit about my professional life....This is my sixteenth year working in public education in the great state of Texas. I have a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of North Texas. I have a Master of Science in Reading and a Doctor of Education, both from Texas A&M University Commerce. I have taught first and fifth grades and all grades in between. I've taught at Title One schools and at a non-title school. Currently I am a instructional specialist, working with kindergarten, first, and second grade teachers and students. My principal best summarized what I do in this job. I "help grow both students and teachers."

A little bit about my personal life....I am married and am the proud mother of three amazing, brilliant children. I have a fifth grade daughter, a third grade son, and a tenacious two year old daughter. Being a parent informs me daily about the kind of teacher I strive to be. The day I became a mother, the way I approached teaching changed forever. That was when I began seeing each and every student through a parent's eyes.

My approach to and philosophy of literacy education is simple. It is all about motivation. When kids WANT to read, they WILL read. Then, they will KEEP reading and their reading achievement will SOAR! It's our job as educators and parents to put books into kids' hands that they want to read.

So, welcome to my blog. I hope that you will read what I have to share with an open mind. Please feel free to make comments as you wish. Happy reading!