Monday, August 22, 2011

Today's Meet the Teacher

I'm linking up with the lovely ladies over at Blog Hoppin for Meet the Teacher day!  Teachers from all over the country are telling their story today.

I'm the brunette in the black and white dress.  This is a picture of my AMAZING team from last year!


Random Facts About Me:

  • This is my 12th year teaching elementary school.
  • I've taught grades 2-5 over the last 12 years.
  • Favorite subject to teach:  Toss up between Reading/Writing/Social Studies
  • I've taught in 4 different states: Alaska, Washington, Louisiana, and now South Carolina
  • I've had only 2 male principals in my career.
  • I'm currently teaching in a new school in my area.
  • Favorite after school pick me up:  Chocolate or a Sweet Tea from McDonalds
  • Morning Necessity:  COFFEE!!
  • Time I wake up on a school day: 5:00 AM
  • Time I arrive at school: 6:30 AM
  • Time I leave school: Shooting for leaving by 5:30, but most of the time 6:00 find me still in the building
  • Bedtime:  9:00 to read and lights out at 10:00.
  • I have 23 students this year.  I've been blessed over my career - this is the most I've ever had.
Tools I Cannot Live Without:
  • Promethean Board - However, it has not been installed in my new room and I am STRUGGLING!!
  • Bright colored Dry Erase markers
  • Sharpies
  • Post It Notes
  • Tervis Tumbler
  • MUSIC
  • Highlighters
  • My Bell
  • Students ready to learn!

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