Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Meet the Blogger

Greetings!  My name is Kelly and I have been teaching for the past 22 years.  I have spent 19 years in third grade and 3 years in fourth.  I will be starting in a new fifth grade position this fall.  Due to the numbers, my school was cutting classes and I volunteered to make the big move from elementary to middle.  I will be teaching math and science.  I am very excited about the change for many reasons, only two sets of standards, more content, earlier schedule, regular letter grade report card, block scheduling, team teaching,  just to name a few of them!

My dream as a little girl was to grow up and become a teacher.  I am happy that dream came true.  I love my job and teaching.  We may have challenging students and days, but every day is a fresh start. I feel that we need to be the positive influence in our students' lives.  I find that teachers need to find new ways to keep motivated.  Blogging has been one of the best ways for me.  It makes me reflect on my teaching.  I am happy that after 23 years I still like my job.
I have two daughters, Hannah (22) and Emma(19).  I am proud of both my girls.  My oldest will be teaching music this fall and the youngest is a sophomore in college.  My husband Gregg and I have been married for 24 years….we booked our Anniversary cruise for spring school vacation.  My family is very supportive of me and my job.  
In my spare time I enjoy keeping healthy and fit, crafting, cooking, shopping, cruising, and planning.




THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...
new school supplies
my lap top
making lists
hot tamales candy

 IF YOU WEREN'T A TEACHER, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO BE?
a party planner
photographer
author and illustrator

THREE LITTLE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU.
 hard-working
funny
loud

FINISH THE SENTENCE, "________,  SAID NO TEACHER EVER!!"

I love staff meetings! 

Q: IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY AND YOU CAN INVITE ANYONE {DEAD OR ALIVE} TO THE PARTY. WHO ARE YOU INVITING?

Ellen

Q: IF SOMEONE WROTE A BOOK ABOUT YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD BE THE TITLE?

Just an Ordinary Girl

 Q:YOU GET TO PICK ONE SUPERPOWER. WHAT IS IT?
Flying…even though I am afraid of heights!

Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE OR SAYING?

Let it Go!

Q: IF YOU HAD TO SING ONE SONG ON AMERICAN IDOL, WHAT WOULD IT BE? 

Brick House (my favorite dance song)

 Q: ARE YOU A MORNING PERSON OR A NIGHT OWL?

Morning…no alarm clock needed for this girl!

 WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE RESOURCE THAT YOU'VE CREATED IN YOUR TPT SHOP?

My store is small... but my most popular and favorite resource is:
Multiplication Over Easy
Q: SHARE SOMETHING WE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU! 

I have spent the last three summers doing community theater.  My girls were into musicals during high school and it is something that I have always wanted to do.

Now it is your turn to link up or meet other bloggers!
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2 comments:

  1. HI Kelly, Nice to meet you. I have two daughters almost the very same ages. Ellen at a birthday party would be a hoot! I love singing Brick House- HA! And lucky you to be in musicals- FUN! Thanks for sharing! See you around! Kathleen
    Kidpeople Classroom

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  2. Kelly,

    It was great to find your blog from Falling Into First's linky! I love finding new bloggers.....and your blog is super cute! I think it is wonderful that you do community theater plays in the summer.....I would be way to scared/embarrassed to do that!

    Enjoy your school year (and upcoming cruise!)

    Katie
    Mind Sparks

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