You're asked what you want to be when you grow up from the time you are teeny tiny. After a couple of degrees (bachelors in advertising and a masters in management), and a couple of careers, I FINALLY decided what I wanted to be. I must say I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my "job"! I can't image what I would do without teaching; it's my passion. My path to arrive at my dream job was a little unique though.
I received a B.A. from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in advertising with concentrations in English, history, and marketing in 2003. A few years later, I received my M.A. degree in Management from Bellevue University. Then I finally decided what I wanted to be and I completed my 7-12 Language Arts teaching endorsement from the University of Nebraska - Kearney through their transition to teaching program. I also have Reading Specialist Endorsement hours through Doane College and am in the process of pursuing a masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership through Wayne State College.
I currently teach teen literature and English at York Middle School in York, Nebraska. Before joining the teaching staff at Y.M.S, I taught 9-12 language arts at Hampton Public School. Prior to that, I taught 6th grade reading and 9-12 language arts at Dorchester Public School. I am a strong advocate of choice driven, hands-on, inquiry-based learning, and try to involve my students in a variety of problem-solving and technology-infused activities.
Well, now that you know a little bit about me, I look forward to learning more about you! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I hope that you have a great school year!
I received a B.A. from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in advertising with concentrations in English, history, and marketing in 2003. A few years later, I received my M.A. degree in Management from Bellevue University. Then I finally decided what I wanted to be and I completed my 7-12 Language Arts teaching endorsement from the University of Nebraska - Kearney through their transition to teaching program. I also have Reading Specialist Endorsement hours through Doane College and am in the process of pursuing a masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership through Wayne State College.
I currently teach teen literature and English at York Middle School in York, Nebraska. Before joining the teaching staff at Y.M.S, I taught 9-12 language arts at Hampton Public School. Prior to that, I taught 6th grade reading and 9-12 language arts at Dorchester Public School. I am a strong advocate of choice driven, hands-on, inquiry-based learning, and try to involve my students in a variety of problem-solving and technology-infused activities.
Well, now that you know a little bit about me, I look forward to learning more about you! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I hope that you have a great school year!