https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7 Introduction Post en-us 2018-04-07 16:43:21 UTC 2023-11-25 16:16:29 UTC hello@padlet.com julie_alconera https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249445344 Having a 16 month-old baby, 4 year old, and 6 year old and taking classes is a challenge, but I am up to it!  As I am getting farther into my classes in Counseling, I am realizing how the information I am learning will benefit me both as a teacher and a  parent, as well.]]> 2018-04-07 16:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249445344 julie_alconera https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249445518 We live in West Chester, and I am a Reading Specialist in the Downingtown Area School District.  This is my seventh year in this district.  I am currently on an educational sabbatical, so that I can complete my practicum and first internship while taking care of my children.]]> 2018-04-07 16:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249445518 julie_alconera https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249445722 Originally, I started as a middle school English teacher, but received my Master's in Reading after moving to PA.  While getting my first Master's, I was an emotional support aide for a 2nd-3rd grade boy.  I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience working with students at all grade levels to give me a better perspective on issues that may be faced at different stages of growth.]]> 2018-04-07 16:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249445722 julie_alconera https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249446890 Knowing that an English degree won't get you very far in the job market, I received my teaching degree to follow in my dad's footsteps who has been teaching in some capacity for almost 50 years.]]> 2018-04-07 17:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249446890 julie_alconera https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249446975 After moving to PA, I decided to go back to school and received my Master's in Reading which led me to my current position.]]> 2018-04-07 17:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249446975 julie_alconera https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249447131 I received my first degree from the same college where my grandmother, mother and aunts graduated.]]> 2018-04-07 17:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/249447131 julie_alconera https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/271240146 Teaching students who have a wide variety of needs, I feel like I have already developed strategies that can help students to improve their mindsets and to feel that their effort is directly related to their own success.]]> 2018-07-26 23:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/julie_alconera/1add4tymwji7/wish/271240146