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I am currently an English teacher  (PreAP English I) at Edmond North High School. I have just finished my second year of teaching after graduating with a degree in English Education from Oklahoma Christian University. My long term goal is to work with teacher candidates at the undergraduate level.

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It's hard to pick just one. After getting lots of feedback from the students I taught during my first year of teaching, I made writing my primary focus for my second year. Watching students grow as writers has recently become one of my best parts of my job. This year I not only watched several students' writing quality improve, but also their confidence in their ability to think critically and tackle tough work. Fostering kids' critical thinking skills is what fuels my passion for this field.

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This is actually my very first graduate course! I am pursuing my degree in Education Leadership, but recognize the value of learning about technology integration in the classroom, as I use it every day as an English teacher. In Edmond Public Schools, we use the learning management system called Canvas that students access on their Chromebooks. This technology has revolutionized the way I run my class, and I look forward to learning about new ways I can implement technology into the classroom.

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In my free time, I enjoy doing yoga (I teach freshman...) and basically anything outside. I love hiking and kayaking, and would spend all day every day on the lake if I could.

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I am fortune to live extremely close to my family, so I see them often. I still call my Mom every morning on my way to work!
HOWEVER, my most immediate family is Tucker boy here... he is the best walking partner and overall companion a girl could ask for. I adopted him last November and life hasn't been the same since!