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I am proud to share with you that I was honored in the Who's Who Among American Teachers- 2005 edition. I hold an elementary teaching certificate, as well as, a Masters Degree In Early Childhood Education. My love of teaching and working with children has allowed me to become involved in a variety of educational settings. I have taught preschool-through fourth grade in both private and public schools, as well as teaching adults at the university level. I have been involved in teaching in a multi-age classroom and looping with my students. For many years, I was the director of a summer program called Youths Experiencing Summer (YES). This government funded program was created to give underprivileged children a safe place to spend their summer days. We provided tutoring, arts and craft projects, sports events, field trips, snacks and more. I was also employed as a Computer Teacher for children ages 3-8. It was that experience that sparked my interest in the area of technology and young children. When it came time to work on my Master's thesis, I focused on technology and young children. My topic was "How The Use of Technology in Elementary Classrooms Effects Young Children's Use of Technology Outside of School". For 7 years I was employed as a Technology Teacher in an elementary school for grades pre-primary through fourth grade. I also teach a graduate course, Technology in Early Childhood Education, for Saginaw Valley State University. Currently, I am on leave from the university to pursue the other love in my life- my children. I am a Technology Integration Educator/Consultant in my spare time, which lately seems to be less and less. I provide in-services for teachers throughout the state of Michigan in the area of technology integration. A few years ago, I had the privilege of working with SVSU on the PT3 Grant to help prepare tomorrows teachers for using technology with young children. It was one of the highlights of my career. I love what I do (teach that is!) and I am glad to have this opportunity to share some of the things I have learned with you. On a more personal note, I am married to a wonderful man. I am also a mom to two fantastic children! I am an animal lover and rescue pets in need. I have a philosophy about pets- we don't choose them, they choose us. With that said, let me introduce the pets that have chosen me... Pictures coming soon!
I love to play on my computer, go sledding and snowmobiling, off- roadding, reading, and doing crafts with my kids. I love to shop. My favorite stores are Target and Kohls. I also love to bake. I am always busy, but that is the way I like it.
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