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Hello!
My name is Jill Brown. I live in Ozark, MO, but I am originally from Illinois. I currently in my 8th year of teaching MS Math at Reeds Spring Middle School. Before I came to Reeds Spring, I worked for a couple of districts in the Kansas City area. Since I am from Illinois and lived in the Kansas City area for about 6 years, I am a die-hard Chicago Bears fan and Kanas City Chiefs fan.

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My school district is a 1:1 district, and each student in the MS are assigned Chromebooks. So technology plays a big role in my classroom everyday. We use Canvas as our LMS (Learning Management System) where I put in grades and resources for students to access. Somedays we technology simply as tool to help us gain mastery on our current math skills. Other times, we use it directly with our lessons and exploration over new concepts. My MS math department uses several programs to aid our instruction. We use IXL for strict skill practice. DeltaMath allows us to provide digital homework assignments, which has been such a time saver. Lastly, Desmos allows us to provide digital lessons or enriching practice.

Technology has become quite integral to my everyday life. I use technology for paying my bills, purchasing items, communicating through phone calls or texting. I think my favorite use of technology is the use of social media. Social media allows me to stay up to date with friends and family when schedule gets a bit too crazy.

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I am hoping to gain a deeper understanding of how technology can increase interest and passion in my math classes. I would also like to learn about other programs that can be implemented into my classroom.

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Last September, I had the opportunity to visit Paris, France for short weekend trip for a friend's wedding. Paris has always been a bucket list item for me. I am already planning on going again within the next 5 years.

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I am certified to teach 5-12 math and 5-9 social studies. I have taught the full spectrum of of my certifications during my years of teaching. I have found that I love teaching middle schoolers the best. They think they are adults, but everything they say and do completely counteracts that idea.

Besides teaching, I am also the MS Volleyball Assistant Coach and the MS Girls Basketball Head Coach. The way our  conference structures our MS sport seasons, I am coaching from August to December. It's a long 4 months for sure, but I grateful to get to coach our girls!