https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn Please introduce yourself. Share anything about yourself you would like. Please also share if you learn best from seeing, reading, touching, or writing. Then, respond to two others's introductions. en-us 2019-08-05 20:37:41 UTC 2025-11-22 12:16:36 UTC hello@padlet.com jessicaaprilwilliams https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn/wish/373323483 Hello.  I am Dr. Jessica Williams, your course instructor.  And in the picture with me is my 2.5 year old daughter, the love of my life.  We have two yorkies, a rabbit, a frog, and five chinchillas.  I am very excited to be working with all of you this semester to learn more about how to educate with a growth mindset.  It is a passion of mine.  I cannot wait to learn more about all of you!  I learn best by touching and then applying my learning.  I love teaching all of you the awesome information I have learned in my several years of research and implementation of educating with a growth mindset.  I hope you enjoy this course as much as I enjoyed creating it:)]]> 2019-08-05 20:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn/wish/373323483 jennifer_gnan https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn/wish/403029130 Hi! My name is Jenny, and this is my first completely online class I have taken (wish me luck!). I have been teaching for eight years. I am a fifth grade teacher. I have spent some time teaching sixth grade as well (in an elementary setting). I have been married for four years, and have a daughter named, Charlotte. She will be three in December. In my free time,  I like to read, travel, go camping, exercise, try new restaurants, and have fun with family and friends. 
As a learner, I learn best from touch/hands on experiences. I look forward to learning how growth mindset practices with positively impact student achievement.

]]> 2019-10-27 16:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn/wish/403029130 jxdavi19 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn/wish/403372385 Hello!  My name is John.  I am the Director of Education at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind.  I taught science for 10 years and have been the Director for 10 years.  In my free time, I like to read, listen to music, garden, hike and visit my family who all live outside of Minnesota. I have been married 6 years to my wife, Kat, and we live with a couple of cats, Lucy and Gabbie.  My favorite places to visit are Iceland, Glacier Park and the Washington/Oregon coast.

I learn best through discussion and hands on experiences. ]]> 2019-10-28 15:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn/wish/403372385 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn/wish/403476906 Welcome All! 
My name is Laurie Pearson.  I am a 2nd grade teacher at Fieldstone Elementary in St. Michael, MN.  I have been teaching for 14 years.  This is my 5th year in 2nd grade.  Prior to this I was a Reading Specialist here in St. Michael and a Title 1 teacher in Montrose, MN.  I have two amazing children Katelynn 16,  and Brandon 11.  I survived behind the wheel training and hours with my daughter this last year.  My son loves fishing and the outdoors.  I have been married to their stepdad Marshall for 6 years.  We have an adorable pug named Winston and a cat names Ruby.  They do not  play well together.  

I learn best by collaborating and discussing things with others. I also like to see an example and then try it myself.]]> 2019-10-28 17:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn/wish/403476906 vajohn13 https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn/wish/404712448 Hello!
My name is Tori Johnston. I received my Bachelor's in History and Social Studies in 2018. I am currently getting my Master's in secondary education social studies and my initial license. I am 24 years old and just had my birthday 2 weeks ago. I spend most of my time with my best friends and my friend's one year old son.

I learn best by reading and discussing what I have read. 

The picture is me and my dad at my graduation in 2018.]]> 2019-10-30 20:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicaaprilwilliams/249y0o22rtnn/wish/404712448