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Below is my wonderful family. My husband, Boomer, and I just celebrated our 3rd anniversary. Boomer has been a fuel hauler for several years and is always teaching me new things.

The cutie in pink is our daughter Ellie. Ellie is fifteen months old and full of energy. She is a large reason I want to continue my learning. I want her to go to a school where the teachers have the most current strategies at hand to prepare her for her future.

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The greatest thing I can take away from this course is information to drive my curiosity in technology. I want a focused purpose in my classroom to achieve the best strategies and results for my students so, they can grow to be successful adults in a world filled with technology.

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Technology in the classroom is something I have grown to love this year. I jumped in and used Bloomz with my parents to create a communication tool. I was able to share videos and pictures of activities we were learning. I could have parents sign up for conferences, volunteer work, or donations. It was a game changer. I also dove head first into letting the kids build onto their technology skills. They were able to use green screen equipment, Google Cardboards, chromebooks, iPads, and coding apps. These pieces of technology greatly enhanced the students' attention and creativity.

Below is a picture of two students (covered for privacy) who used a green screen to present their information on a state, after much research.

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The use of technology in my personal is not as grand as what I achieve in the classroom. I commonly use Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Pandora, online banking/bill pay, Snapchat, and texting. The most interactive technology I use for personal reasons is Cricut. I love the ability to design and create new things. It is new to me but, I can't wait to discover ways to bring its use into the classroom.

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I am currently a Cape Tiger! My home away from home is called Alma Schrader Elementary. This great school is located in Cape Girardeau, MO. Alma Schrader is 1 of 8 schools in the district. It services around 410 students, at a 15:1 teacher-student ratio. The district as a whole had a push to see STREAM integrated into the classroom. My role as a 3rd grade educator is to make sure my students are receiving the most up-to-date methods that will impact their future. For this reason, I have begun integrating daily STREAM activities into the curriculum. I would like to see myself help push the district forward in assisting students with their future ambitions.

Enjoy a teaser video below which was made last year to show off our new look.

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During my college years, I had the ability to teach abroad. I was able to teaching in Iquique, Chile for one semester. My focus was ELL students at the 8th and 12th grade levels in English and Science.

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I have been apart of the BBBS program ever since this student walked into my life. It has given me the ability to stay connected and continue to make a difference to at least one child's life.