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Hello everyone! I am a 4s preschool teacher at West Side Christian School. I have also taught, young 5's, and 1st grade. This is my 4th year teaching. I graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in Elementary Education that allows me to teach all subjects PreK - 5th and an endorsement in Integrated Science 6th - 8th. I am working towards a master's degree in School Counseling. My husband and I are relatively new to the Grand Rapids area. We have lived here for about two years now. So far we love the hustle and bustle of city life and spending time at the beach on Lake Michigan.

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Hello! My name is Darren! I am a 5th grade teacher at Evergreen Academy in Michigan. This is my sixth year of teaching and everyday I still feel like it is my first year teaching. I am just beginning my master's program with 2 classes this winter.  I am working towards a master's degree in literacy studies for elementary. My wife and I have been married for 5 years now and have the joy in welcoming are first baby together in May.

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Hello! I graduated from GVSU in 2010. I played football at GVSU from 2006-2010.  I spent a year as a sub and then taught for Kentwood Public Schools for three years. I currently teach at Grand River Academy in Livonia, MI as a Physical Education Teacher. I've been married to my wife Jen for four years. We bought a house in Livonia last year and we love the area.

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Hello everyone! I graduated from GVSU in 2003. I have taught grades from K-3 for 10 years following my graduation.  I am a military wife and I am currently living in Chesapeake, VA. My husband has served in the U.S. Navy for 19 years. With lack of family nearby to help and deployments here and there I decided to take a break from teaching to stay at home with my 3 children Benjamin (7), Alyson (5), and Josalyn (2).   We are prepping for my husband's retirement in the next few years so I am working towards renewing my Michigan Teaching Certificate.  I am excited and a little nervous to get back into the swing of things but I look forward to learning new things!

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Hello everyone! I graduated from GVSU in 2003. I have taught grades from K-3 for 10 years following my graduation.  I am a military wife and I am currently living in Chesapeake, VA. My husband has served in the U.S. Navy for 19 years. With lack of family nearby to help and deployments here and there I decided to take a break from teaching to stay at home with my 3 children Benjamin (7), Alyson (5), and Josalyn (2).   We are prepping for my husband's retirement in the next few years so I am working towards renewing my Michigan Teaching Certificate.  I am excited and a little nervous to get back into the swing of things but I look forward to learning new things!

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Hello! I graduated from GVSU back in 2006 and have been teaching middle school P.E. at Baldwin Street Middle in Hudsonville school for 10 years now... My minor is elementary education. I have been married to my wife Aubrey for almost 12 years. We have three kids: Peyton (9), Paige (7), and Norah (3). At school I coach 8th grade girls basketball and J.V. boys golf... I also own my own underground sprinkling business which I do all summer long.

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Hi there! I graduated from GVSU in 2012 and have been teaching 4th grade in Cedar Springs Public ever since. It's hard to believe this is already year #6! To keep things interesting, I lead our 4th grade PLC, serve on our School Improvement Team, and I'm hosting my first student teacher this semester; I'm looking forward to continued learning on my part through a bit of a hectic semester.
My husband, Nathan, and I live in Rockford with our spunky 2.5 year old, Amelia. She's super pumped to become a big sister in May!
I'm excited to learn from and with each of you.

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Hi everyone! I graduated from Calvin College in 2008. After college I started out teaching 6th grade language arts and math at Knapp Charter. After five years in the middle school, I made the switch to 2nd grade, and I absolutely love it! This is my ninth year of teaching.
My husband and I are about to celebrate our ninth anniversary. We have four children: Henry (7), Harrison (4), and Winston & Finley (9 months). Life is definitely crazy but fun! I am looking forward to working with all of you!

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Hello! I graduated from GVSU in 2008. I spent time subbing, taught 2nd and 3rd grade in Tennessee, taught 3rd grade at a charter school in Marshall, MI, was a middle school math interventionist, an elementary reading teacher, and am currently teaching 1st grade in Kelloggsville. I am very close to finishing my TESOL masters degree. I live in Kentwood with my husband and our son Liam who just turned 3, and our 2 dogs and 2 cats. We stay very busy! Looking forward to the semester!

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Hi everyone! I graduated from GVSU way back in 1992! I have been working as a home school mom for the last 19 years with my six children (ages 13-24). As I have only two children left at home, I am entering back into the education world at large.  I am hoping to work in a public school/home school partnership situation or teach online. Looking forward to working with all of you!

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I graduated with my undergraduate degree from GVSU in 2011 and have been working for Rockford Public Schools since then! I taught Developmental Kindergarten for two years and then switched to 2nd grade. This is my fourth year teaching second and I absolutely love it! I live in Spring Lake with my husband and our chocolate lab, Bailey. Looking forward to a great class with all of you!

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Hello everyone! I graduated from GVSU in 2013. Shortly after graduating, I attended a job fair and accepted a job working at a boarding school in South Korea. I have now been teaching first grade for the past three years at an international school in Nagoya, Japan. Sorry in advance for answering emails and posting things at weird times!

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Hi everyone my name is Davonte'.  I am a proud mom of 2 sons and 1 daughter with my eldest son just graduating from Chippewa Valley High School.  I currently teach 5th grade and I have also taught 4th and 7th grade self-contained.  I am currently with Legacy Charter Academy in Detroit, which is a National Heritage School.  I have been with them since they opened their doors in 2010.  I love learning just as much as I love teaching so I am excited about all that I will learn from this class to better help and prepare my students. I wish everyone much success.

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I am currently in my 4th year teaching at East Arbor Charter Academy in Ypsilanti, MI. I taught second grade for one year and this is my third year in kindergarten. I absolutely love my job and the kiddos. I live with my husband of 14 years, daughter Poesy (12), son Remy (9), 1 dog (Myles) and 2 cats (Bub and Minnie). I am very lucky that both of my children attend the school where I teach. This is a second career for me and I am so thankful and happy to have been able to make the switch. I can't wait to get to know, work with, and learn from all of you!

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Hello everyone!  I am looking forward to working with you and learning from each other this semester. This is my 27th year of teaching and I consider myself a life-long learner. I have told elementary, middle school, reading intervention, at-risk, special ed., and for the last 4 years I have been an EL teacher. The last 10 years I was at Eagle Crest Charter and was the EL Lead Teacher for our western region. Since Jan. 2017, I have been blessed to be the ESL teacher at Harbor Lights Middle School in Holland. Blessed to be married 26 years and we have two boys: Matthew and Tim. My parents came to the US through Ellis Island many years ago. Looking forward to a great semester!

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I am currently in my 2nd year of teaching 1st grade at Vista Charter Academy. I was an ELA specialist for 2 years prior to teaching at National Heritage Academies Service Center. In that position I taught teachers on our new ELA curriculum and helped support them in CCSS. I currently live in Grand Rapids with my husband and a very naughty cat named Oliver.

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I am a recent recipient of my michigan teaching certificate. I am certified in physical education and health education. I am currently employed by Spring Lake Public Schools as an administrative assistant in the superintendent's office. I am hoping to find a job soon but I am subbing as well in the district.

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I taught Middle School social studies for 5 years in Yuma, AZ.  My husband of 12 years, Ross, and I had our kids, Natalie (9) and Isaac (7) in Arizona. We have been back in Allendale, MI for about 6 years now and I have been substitute teaching for 2 1/2 years. I am hoping to get back into teaching full time again and having my own classroom. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing all the new ideas about Reading!

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I am in currently in my 6th year of teaching.  I have taught 2 years in 3rd grade and 4 years in 2nd grade. I am teaching currently at River City Scholars.  I currently live in Grand Rapids, Michigan with my two amazing children, Ella (3 1/2) and Camden (1).

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I am hoping to return to teaching after several years homeschooling and raising 3 kids. I taught for Benzie County Central Schools as a  Kindergarten and 2nd grade classroom teacher. I currently live with my family in downtown Traverse City and get to ride my bike to work where I help manage a local indie bookstore.

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Hello Everyone,

I am in my fifth year of teaching. I graduated from GVSU in 2013 with my undergrad.  Shortly after, I moved back to the East Side of the state began working at Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy in Mount Clemens, Michigan. I’ve taught computers, second grade, and third grade. This year I am team teaching third grade and I absolutely love it! I’m looking forward to talking with other teachers through this class and hearing their stories.

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I am in my 6th year teaching; I currently teach preschool special education with Troy School District.  My husband David and I welcomed out first child into the world on February 10th of last year, Vienna Marie. I am looking forward to planning her first birthday party next month!

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Married 6 years to my wife Jill. We have two kids, Madison (2 1/2) and Mason (9 months). I have been teaching first grade with Zeeland Public Schools for 5 years now.

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My Background

•29 years in the public school

•24 gen. ed. classroom—rural setting(many special education students)

•5 years as a reading teacher—urban setting (Reading Recovery, as well as small groups, and classroom lessons)

•Grand Valley 13 years

•Language Arts Consultant for K-12 schools

•NCTE, ILA, MRA, NWP, RCWP

•Published articles (Mary Dekker)

•Always wanted to end up teaching teachers—here I am!