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Welcome to my About Me page. I am a dedicated and passionate teacher with many years of experience in the field of education.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught at the middle school level for over 10 years and have a proven track record of helping students achieve academic success. I am well-versed in the latest teaching methodologies and technologies and am always looking for new and innovative ways to engage my students.
My friends say that I have a knack for making learning fun and interactive. I always encourage students to think critically and creatively and am always willing to go the extra mile to help them succeed. I am a firm believer in the power of education to change lives and am dedicated to helping my students reach their full potential.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time with my family. I am also an avid traveler and have visited many countries around the world.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am always happy to help and am dedicated to making your child's experience in school a positive one.
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Go Ask Alice! is a health Q&A Internet resource that provides health information and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment advice, or a second opinion for health conditions. If you have an existing ailment or an urgent health problem, consult with a health care provider before acting on information contained here.
This site provides access to the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, a phone and internet resource operated by the National Domestic Violence Hotline.The Helpline and loveisrespect.org offer real-time one-on-one support, information, and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships, as well as to concerned parents, teachers, clergy, law enforcement, and service providers.
Born This Way Foundation is committed to supporting the wellness of young people, and empowering them to create a kinder and braver world. They achieve this by shining a light on real people, quality research, and authentic partnerships.
The more we learn, the better we may be able to understand the abilities and vulnerabilities of teens, and the significance of this stage of life for a life-long healthy brain.
The Trevor Project provides crisis support through its accredited, free and confidential phone, instant message and text messaging crisis intervention services. Their Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386 or connect through Text or Chat.
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Students reflect upon how they can create a social media presence that represents their real selves.
Teens share their thoughts about online hate speech, including why they think it happens and how it affects the
Students consider how to advocate for positive change and find common ground with others, even in times of great disagreement
Books created with YOU in mind!
Have you ever wondered how you can better manage your daily activities?
In this book you will learn:
- Organization skills
- Communication Skills
- Behavioral Skills
- Skills to Keep Yourself Safe:
- How to Cope with your Emotions
- Social skills and Manners
- Goal Setting – Knowing how to prioritize
- Time Management
- Decision-making Skills
- Problem-solving Skills
As a teen you know that at times your life feels like an unfolding matrix, with once scene opening unexpectedly to the next. To help you face anything in life, I’ve developed this book to help you obtain basic life skills needed as a youth.
Have you wondered how people in this modern day still make marriage work?
In this book you will learn:
- Real examples that show how marriage can work today
- Some do’s and don'ts of a successful marriage
- The role friends should play in your married life
- How to approach money conversations with your partner
- How to problem-solve with your partner when there is no time
- How to communicate effectively, and when to stay silent
If you’re not married, this book will help you develop the mindset that will set you up for when you are ready. If you have read some previous marriage books, this will feel like a pocket-guide written from a young person’s perspective.
