Spring Break

I am officially on SPRING BREAK!!!!

It feels so good to get that out!

I know I needed this break.... from not only my students, but from the stress of the standardized testing that is coming up.  

That is all any teacher or administrator can talk about and well I just needed a conversation about the flowers or weather for a change. :)

It won't all be fun in the sun for me....I have two graduate classes to work on and a final portfolio for graduation to complete.

So wish me luck and enjoy your week!!

Eric Carle

Raise your hand if you know who Eric Carle is?

A photographer, an actor, or maybe a politican??  Nope, the answer is a famous author.



Eric Carle is the creator of many children's books with vibrant colors and inspirational messages.  I have grown to love all of his books and working on my very own collection everyday.  Even as an adult, I am learning from his books.

To learn more about Eric Carle, please click 'start prezi' on the video below.  This presentation is in Prezi with a You Tube video embeded.  

To learn more about Prezi, check out www.prezi.com


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I Make A Difference

Teaching, what does it mean to you?  

To me it means that I make a difference!  

I make a difference to the students I interact with everyday.  I make a difference to the faculty members I talk to.  I make a difference to the parents who just need talk a problem out.  

I had no idea I would make this much a difference when I chose this profession 5 years ago.  I realize I am still in the early years of teaching and I have a lot to learn, but I do plan on making a difference as long as I can.

I have made a video about myself and the job that I love so much.  

Take a look and leave a comment!!

Around the Classroom

I absolutely LOVE my job and not many people get to say that.  Now, let's be honest....there are times that I feel frustrated; I believe that just comes with the profession.  Remember, I work with little people.  I wake up with a smile and go home everyday with the thought "I am a better person for experiencing that today."  

My classroom is a friendly and welcoming to students of all ages.  I planned it that way and spent one whole summer ordering colorful items.  I had three walls painted a neutral tan and the fourth wall painted a bright teal.  I made curtains for the windows and painted signs for the door.  You see, this was the first year for the English/Language Arts Success Maker computer lab at my school.  I got the privilege of picking out and ordering my own tables and chairs for the 26 computers I was receiving.  I even talked the district into getting chair pockets!!  I was set when school started.

Now let me show you what I mean....

The bright teal wall with computers in front. 

My computers in the center of the room and my colorful bulletin boards!

The computers along the wall. with more of my colorful charts!

My little corner of the classroom.

The intervention table for teachers and students.

This blog will contain:

• tips for teaching computer lab to elementary students
• how to successfully complete interventions
• my sometimes crazy computer lab
• the joy of students learning

Please check in weekly, as I will update and keep the smile on my face!