Monday, Meet the Teacher

I know it's not REALLY Monday. For me it is.
We start school today. 
So, REALLY it is a Monday :)


Open House Week

I am linking up with TBA for "Open House Week".

Monday is "Meet the Teacher" Day.

Here goes: I am a mother of three. Today begins my journey of all of them in high school: senior, sophomore, and eighth grader. Ummmm? When did this happen?
I have been married to my high school sweetheart...well, he dated one other girl and I dated many other boys after we broke up in tenth grade. (he didn't notice that I got my braces off! I had to break up with him!)
Anyway, we met back up at a swim meet in college. Ever since then... BLISS :)

I first started teaching at my own elementary school. I took over for my 6th grade teacher. That was kind of strange. I found some things in the classroom that I had worked on.
I taught there for two years and then we moved. I stayed home with my children until my youngest was in Kindergarten. I interviewed for a Reading Specialist, was offered a 2nd grade position, moved to 1st after two years, moved to 4th after three years, and then I finally got to make my own decision and I moved back to 1st. I have been here for three years now.

I am all about Responsive Classroom. It's what drives me: the way I talk, teach, and handle things in my classroom. I wouldn't be the teacher I am now if it weren't for my trusty RC instructor, Patrick.

I love using technology in the classroom. I have a SmartBoard, five student computers and my own laptop in my classroom. We have carts of iPads to use basically whenever we want. We are very lucky!

I like my classroom to be neat and tidy. I have done a lot of "weeding" this year. Who really needs those old mimeograph papers anyway? I am aging myself!

I would love to hear about you. Head on over and link up.

5 comments

  1. Your blog is too cute! I am super jealous that you have ipads and a smart board! I feel like my class/school is stuck in the dark ages! I became your newest follower! I barely started a blog amonth ago so I am navigating the blogosphere and slowly learning!

    ~Keri
    First Grade Crusade

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  2. How nice to have all that technology in your classroom!!
    Gwen
    Learning With Mrs. Brinn

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  3. My first practicum was with my old grade six teacher. Weird, eh?
    Barbara
    Grade ONEderful
    Ruby Slippers

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  4. That WOULD be interesting returning to your school to teach. I also can't believe you have a cart full of iPads for your class. That's so great!!

    Michaela :)

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  5. I'd love to know what are your favorite apps for the ipad. We just received some in our first grade and need some ideas. Thanks!

    Chris
    cheinemann@comcast.net

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