...I think of words as metaphors for or symbols of human thought. And communicating begins with a thought; therefore, we must know many meaningful words in order to effectively communicate. Since taking a Creative Writing class in high school, I have often cracked open a dictionary to read straight down the pages. (read more)
...I then moved to a different state and was a 5th grade ELA teacher at a charter school before moving again to my current state. I worked as a paraprofessional temporarily before finding my current job at an alternative school serving grades 7-12. I am trauma informed and trained in Reader’s workshop. (read more)
...I seek to engage my students by using a variety of creative methods, including wordplay, videos, Mad Libs, etc. and also by making the subject matter relevant to the student. With my experience teaching writing and Education courses at the high school and college level, I have gained a great und... (read more)