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Professional Responsibilities
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4a. Reflecting with the 6th Grade Team
4b. Managing Student and IEP Data
4c. Communicating with Families
4d. Twitter PLN, Well PlayED, and Digital Culture Boxes
4e. PAECT Book Study & Gamification Book Study
4f. Professionalism
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4a. Reflecting with the Teams of Educators
I have had the most wonderful teams of teachers who I have constantly planned and reflected with. We are constantly bettering ourselves to best meet the student's needs. I have also worked with my building prinicpals to have formal observations to better my performance based on the four domains. I have gone to observe three other amazing educators to see how they teach and how I can use their knowledge to help my students grow and learn.
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4b. Managing Student and IEP Data
As I have gained more teaching experiences, I have learned new ways to manage student data. I have worked with a cooperating teacher on student portfolios for the opinion writing unit I created. Additionally, I have written and participated in a multitude of IEP meetings. I utilize IEP Writer and Docusign to write and connect with families to get all the paperwork needed to properly help students. I also file paper copies of all IEPs and progress monitoring resources to ensure I have all the data needed to meet students where they are.
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4c. Communicating with Families
Families are crucial to education, so I know that building rapport and keeping them up to date is needed for a successful classroom. I have utilized open communication via calls home with updates and IEP meetings. I have communicated with families using Classroom Dojo in the past and have now switched to Powerschool and emails/calls home. The parents know I am their student's biggest fan. With coaching, I have communicated with families what they want for their gymnast. You can see a compliment received from a mother of a gymnast I coached. Every opportunity to communicate with parents should be taken, so you can see some examples of family communication with the graphic.
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4d. Twitter PLN, Well PlayED, & Digital Culture Boxes
One of my favorite parts of my journey through teaching has been my Professional Learning Network. I started meeting educators on Twitter. Then, I met PA educators who have inspired my gamification journey. I have now been on the, "Well PlayED," podcast where I discussed gamification and more with Michael Matera and Dr. Jennifer Toney. Also, Dr. Jennifer Toney, Dr. Charlene Klassen-Endrizzi, and I created a project entitled, "Kindness, Courage, and Gratitude: Digital Culture Boxes." We recently presented our created project at PCTELA 2022. To get to know me more or to be a member of my PLN, please click the graphic to head to my Twitter page.
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4e. PAECT Book Study & Gamification Book Study
One of my personal and professional core values includes, "Be Like Fred." Fred Rogers inspired the book, "When You Wonder, You're Learning," which is now a weekly book study for educators all over PA. I went with some of my PLN to meet the authors of the book and have co-led the discussions with Tracy Andrews, Nicole Hill, Melissa Krenzer, Alex Schroder, and Jennifer Toney. When I started at Beaver, we also completed a book study on this text during New Teacher Induction. I started my journey of professional growth with Jennifer Toney as we explored the book, "Fully Engaged," which covers ideas of gamification and positive psychology within learning. Please click the graphic to see my book recommendations for personal and professional growth!
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4f. Professionalism
As I continue to grow as a person and educator, I will continue expressing professional qualities. Don't take my word for it, please click the graphic to hear from some of my favorite role models and educators about what makes me stand out. I am grateful for their positive influence and constant joy in my life. If you want their information or more references, please click here to see where they are located on the home page!
Recent Publication/Presentation
I recently worked with the remarkable Dr. Jennifer Toney and Dr. Charlene Klassen-Endrizzi to publish an article on Digital Culture Boxes connecting to teaching empathy and social emotional skills for students. We recently presented at PCTELA 2023 and will be presenting at NCTE 2023 in November. To see more and get your own copy of Special Issues, Volume 2: Critical Media Literacy: Bringing Critical Media Literacy into ELA Classrooms, please click the button below!
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