I earned a BS Elementary Education degree at Oakland University in 2001. Since earning my degree I have taught 7th grade Middle School language arts in the West Bloomfield School District. In addition to my BS degree I hold a Masters in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College as well as a certificate in Wilson Reading from Endicott College.
Most people give me a funny look when I say I love teaching middle schoolers but the truth is I do. 7th grade is particularly my favorite age to work with because 7th graders experience a tremendous physical and mental growth within a school year. As each student passes through my door at the end of the year I feel like I have truly gotten to know their unique personalities by reading their writing and discussing literature with them.
Outside of class, I have coached track for 5 years and field and produced our school's musical for two years.
Once I earn my LIS degree, I would like to become a Media Specialist in a Middle School. It is my dream to create an accessible environment in my school's Media Center. Aside from bringing in a variety of types of texts I would like the Media Center to have the feeling of a place where they are empowered to find exactly what they are looking for.
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