EMA 575 Students & Staff Introductions by Jennifer Laffin https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x Made with serendipity en-us 2017-11-19 16:25:32 UTC 2025-02-26 18:49:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Jennifer Laffin jhlaffin https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/208488634 I am a 2010 graduate of the Stritch MAT program and taught 4th & 5th grades for 9 years before becoming a teaching consultant. I hope to share some new ways of  thinking about classroom management with you to help prepare you for a wonderful future in teaching!]]> 2017-11-19 16:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/208488634 Corey Thompson https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/208493830 Welcome to EMA 575! My name is Dr. Corey Thompson and I have been a teacher education professor at CSU since 2001.  Prior to that I spent 10 years in K-12 education as both an Elementary Principal and a middle school teacher.  I look forward to working with you this semester!]]> 2017-11-19 17:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/208493830 Carrie Waage https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/208523683 Substitute Teacher JK-8

Most of what I have done for classroom management as a substitute has been either carrying out what the techniques of the regular teacher are, or trial and error. I am looking forward to learning classroom management skills that I can implement now, when necessary, and in my future classroom.]]> 2017-11-19 20:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/208523683 Mackenzie Loken https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209493434 During my undergrad at UW-La Crosse, I held an internship with a multicultural literacy program working with 3 and 4 year olds. I then worked with kindergarten through third grade with Wisconsin Reading Corps and now support in a third grade classroom with City Year Milwaukee. The teacher who I currently support has zero classroom management; the classroom is my worst nightmare. I am hoping to learn things that I can bring to him to better run his classroom as well as things I can do to make sure my classroom next year does not echo his. ]]> 2017-11-22 16:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209493434 Ashley Hansen alhansen1 https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209494747 I am currently a paraprofessional for a high school ID Program. I work with students who are labeled as having cognitive disabilities. I enjoy both elementary and middle school levels but have less experience working with middle school students. I will be student teaching at an intermediate school this spring and will experience a bit of everything: 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th. I'm looking forward to learning more about best-practices in classroom management, especially strategies to use when dealing with bullying, since most of what I've learned has been "on-the-fly" while in the field. 

Photo: Shared with parent permission. Summer school adventures in the woods with Adrianna. We were testing out the bug spray we made in science!]]> 2017-11-22 16:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209494747 Kate Roedl https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209499501 Currently I am a special education aide for elementary students. Prior to this job I was a substitute teacher 4K-8th and have coached high school age. Being an aide and sub I have witnessed multiple types of classroom management and hope this class will help me weed through them and be able to incorporate my best fit on day one. ]]> 2017-11-22 16:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209499501 Kelsey Strode https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209518978 My name is Kelsey and I am not currently working in a school, however for the past two years I lived and taught english at a bilingual school in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish teachers with whom I worked did not use very effective classroom management tactics, and always resorted to yelling, which is both exhausting for the teachers and the students. I am looking forward to learning effective management skills that I can use when I am eventually in the classroom. ]]> 2017-11-22 17:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209518978 Jasmine Bounds jsbounds https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209541135 I am currently an EBD-MRP grades 1-5 teacher, within MPS, in a self contained classroom.  I have experience working within MPS in multiple settings. Prior to my current position, I was most recently a long-term substitute in a Middle School setting for the past 5 years. 

I hope to gain from this class more strategies to aid myself in more classroom management strategies that I can apply to multiple learning styles and classrooms.  ]]> 2017-11-22 19:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209541135 Lincoln Russell https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209556241 I love music ]]> 2017-11-22 21:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209556241 Todd Kemper https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209712383 My name is Todd Kemper. I've taught ESL abroad for the last couple years in countries including Thailand and Myanmar. I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Seton Residency Program at a school on the south side. I enjoy 5th and 6th grade levels at this point. I am always trying to learn new tools and strategies for classroom management. ]]> 2017-11-23 13:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209712383 Laura DeVoe https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209954452 I am currently working as a substitute teacher. I graduated last winter with my undergrad in Supply Chain Management, and immediately had a huge change of heart due to the many summers I have spent nannying various families...so here I am in teaching! I am looking forward to learning classroom management in a more "formal" manner instead of just picking up tips and tricks as I go. It will be interesting to see what research says is the best way to manage a classroom. ]]> 2017-11-24 16:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209954452 Kisha Bridges https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209968140 I am currently in my 3rd year as a K3 teacher, and the support teacher at Saint Catherine. I have had the pleasure of teaching of teaching K5, 1st, and 4th grade prior to K3. I love teaching, but really love teaching the babies. The fact that they are so young but yet so willing to learn whatever you teach them is amazing. What I hope to take away from this class is other strategies of classroom management to use in my classroom. ]]> 2017-11-24 18:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209968140 Mary Plants https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209982989 I currently work as a substitute teacher in classrooms ranging from 4K through middle school.  Something I hope to take away from this class is ideas for classroom management strategies that I feel I can incorporate into a classroom of my own one day.  I would also really like to learn some ideas about how to help direct young students with conflict resolution & how to help teach them to effectively communicate with their classmates.]]> 2017-11-24 21:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209982989 MacKenzie Menefee https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209997299 I am currently teaching English Language Arts in grades 5-8. I enjoy working with students during this awkward phase where students are trying to find their place in school. I am looking forward to gaining new tools that will further assist how I manage my classroom. ]]> 2017-11-25 03:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/209997299 Tammy Mentch https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210041613 I am a Special Education Teacher in a Resource Room in Racine. I have K-3rd grade students and absolutely love what I do. I am enrolled in the MAIT program, I have worked in the elementary and middle setting so it was hard for me to commit to just one level. Most of my teaching time has been in the Resource Room or MRE (most restricted environment). 

I have a daughter who will graduate from high school this year. So I have had a busy year so far, first year teaching, going back to school, graduation year for my daughter, I am exhausted!]]> 2017-11-25 15:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210041613 Kelly Teeters https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210147037 Hello, my name is Kelly and I am not currently in the field. I work at a family owned mortgage company in Kenosha as a loan processor. I have previously worked at an all inclusive childcare center in Kenosha called Every Child's Place which is where my passion to work with children first began. I would prefer to teach Special Education at the elementary level, however I am not opposed to middle school. I look forward to learning different classroom management strategies that I have not been exposed to in order to create the best learning environment for my students and co-workers. ]]> 2017-11-26 15:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210147037 Lindsay Peiffer https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210156219 Hello! I am currently a paraprofessional at an elementary school in Port Washington Wisconsin. I work with a couple students in a first grade classroom. The lead teacher in the classroom has been very helpful to me as a future teacher. She has allowed me to take some control in the classroom and has taught me a lot of what she has learned about classroom management. I also have worked as a before and after school teacher for the YMCA. During my time at the YMCA, I was given a classroom of 12 students. Though we were not learning curriculum, I still had to have control of the classroom, so I learned some useful tips. 

]]> 2017-11-26 16:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210156219 Adam Chilinski amchilinski https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210174012 2017-11-26 18:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210174012 Adam Chilinski amchilinski https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210174013 I am currently a special education paraprofessional at Slinger Middle School. This is my first year work there, but I love every second of it! I hope to learn how to properly manage a classroom with all the different personalities and create a positive work environment

Below is a picture of my fiancé and I. ]]> 2017-11-26 18:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210174013 Dalton Hall https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210227106 This summer I had the pleasure of working for CFUT (the Center for Urban Teaching) teaching K5 in Wauwatosa which was a very enriching experience. I am currently in the midst of a resident teaching program through Seton Catholic Schools. I am currently a resident teacher at Catholic East Elementary in the Lower East Side on Murray Ave. I am teaching Middle School English and Language Arts. I'm excited to gain the skills needed to help scholars get the most out of learning, grow in my ability to use non-invasive redirection strategies and have better pacing and control of my classroom. Basically, I'm here and ready to grow as a teacher.

]]> 2017-11-27 00:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210227106 Sarah Raidbard https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210238097 I am currently a Teacher Resident in a third grade classroom in an elementary school on the south side of Milwaukee. I hope to learn more about classroom management and get the experience to apply it directly in my classroom.]]> 2017-11-27 02:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210238097 Alysse Gear https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210253413 Hi everyone! My name is Alysse Gear, and I am so thrilled to hopefully become a licensed teacher this June! Right now, I work as a substitute teacher in MPS, and I also teach an after-school program with Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers. Through this class, I have three main goals: (1) learn the most effective ways to ensure that learning is the priority in my classroom, not just management; (2) gain strategies to make sure all students get what they need in inclusive classrooms; and (3) find out how best to serve all students' needs in large class sizes (35+).

]]> 2017-11-27 04:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210253413 Brittney Hilgendorf https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210365007  
Hello!  My name is Brittney Hilgendorf.  I am not currently teaching.  Right now, I am a Child Protection Social Worker in Ozaukee County.  I have spent a lot of time in my mother’s classroom, and have watched how she has successfully managed a classroom with a large number of children.  Classroom management is one of the biggest concerns I have, so I am definitely looking forward to learning anything that will assist once I am teaching.
]]> 2017-11-27 12:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210365007 Erin Birschbach https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210436442 Currently I am a paraprofessional in an elementary school in Wauwatosa, but I have been working with kids for many years now. I am hoping to further my knowledge of different techniques of classroom management. I am in and out of many classroom and they all seem to do things a little bit differently, so I hope to learn what will work best for me some day! ]]> 2017-11-27 15:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210436442 Olivia Donica https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210516506 Although I do not have any teaching experience, my mom is an elementary teacher, and I have been assisting in her classroom since I was about 11 years old! Her modeling of what it means to be a great teacher inspires me all the time! I think that classroom management is something that will be a challenge for me, so I'm looking forward to learning some strategies to help me out in that area!]]> 2017-11-27 16:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210516506 Niki Merbler ncmerbler https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210693454 Special Education EA
I work not as a hybrid between a teacher and an educational assistant. I prepare and teach both academic and behavioral/social lessons for elementary students. However, I would love to work more with middle school kids.
I'm looking forward to this class because usually I only teach up to about 5 students at a time! learning how to manage an entire class will be very different, and I'm looking forward to this class preparing me for that!]]> 2017-11-27 22:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210693454 https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210697483 My name is Lincoln Russell and I am currently pursing my certification and master's degree in education.what I plan to take away from this class is different strategies to utilize in my classroom to better manage behaviors  attendance comprehension and relationships. My goal is to grow more skillfully in the art of teaching. To share my experience and be an effective as well as affective teacher. To have a comfortable reliable loving and caring learning atmosphere that will reach individuals that don't have confidence in themselves. ]]> 2017-11-27 23:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210697483 Courtney Carreno ccarreno https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210698508 I have many years of experience as a Substitute Teacher and I am now working as an 8th grade Language Arts teacher. In the future, I am hoping to continue working with middle school students but I am also thankful for any classroom experience. For this course, 
I am hoping to gain further knowledge on partner and table interactions while I am busy working 1:1 with a student.]]> 2017-11-27 23:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210698508 Hannah Morin https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210704075 I am currently teaching full-time in a 5th grade classroom on the South side of Milwaukee. I love working with 5th graders but my passion lies with middle school age children. I have experience working and teaching 7th graders as well as young adults. I am hoping to get more of a consistent routine in terms of what effective strategies of classroom management looks like within a middle school classroom.]]> 2017-11-27 23:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210704075 Carlos Orozco https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210709537 I am currently a 6th grade language arts and social studies teacher at Prince of Peace School in the south side. Before starting at Stritch, I was an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I was studying Elementary Education (ESL and bilingual education). Through this course, I hope to discuss and research effective ways to collaborate with other teachers on behavioral expectations. I have noticed that everyone has different classroom expectations that are similar to one another. Instead of ignoring the issues, I would like to learn ways to have conversations with a partner grade teacher about creating a solid behavioral management program across grade level. ]]> 2017-11-28 00:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210709537 Anne Lucius Davis https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210717548 I'm Anne~ I love to sing and teach! I have been working as substitute teacher in the Whitefish Bay School District now for seven years. I have two sons, one is a sophomore in college and the other is a senior in high school. I feel like I have acquired many classroom management skills as a substitute teacher, but I am looking forward to learning more! See you Tuesday!]]> 2017-11-28 01:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210717548 Katie Johnson (KJ) https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210724855 My name is Katie Johnson, but to my friends I am just KJ. The nickname started in high school and it gave me a sense of self. Along with that sense of self, comes my love of theatre. I graduated with a BFA in Technical Design in Theatre from Nebraska Wesleyan University. I want to keep the arts alive in schools. Making art is something so magical, that anyone can conjure it. I hope that this class will help me find that stable ground in this hectic life of the performing arts. ]]> 2017-11-28 02:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210724855 Coral Ellis https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210728090 I attended Beloit College where I double majored in Education and Youth Studies and Political Science. I then joined Americorps where I taught 8th grade with Citizen School in Brooklyn, New York. I currently work at Carmen High School Northwest as a 9th and 10th grade Social Studies teacher. I hope to gain strategies/best practices from this course that will enhance my effectiveness in the classroom and as a lifelong educator. ]]> 2017-11-28 02:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210728090 Julie Brownell https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210730780 I certainly graduated from Viterbo University with my Bachelors of Science Degree.  At Viterbo I was in the process to being certified in Secondary Education, but after a great deal of contemplation I decided I belong at the elementary level.  I look forward to learning new classroom management strategies and how to implement them!]]> 2017-11-28 03:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210730780 Edward (Randy) Rybakowicz https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210743555 My name is Edward Rybakowicz, but I prefer Randy (middle name).  I graduated from UW-Madison and double majored in Spanish and Psychology.  Unfortunately, I'm not currently a classroom teacher.  However, I am certainly looking forward to being one.  I hope to gain insight into the intricacies of maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment for students to learn and develop.]]> 2017-11-28 05:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210743555 Kathleen Dart https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210753756
I am currently a paraprofessional at the middle school in Cedarburg. I have the most experience working with EBD, Autism, and CD programs.  I have loved every minute of it. I am really excited to continue my journey with this class, see you tomorrow.

]]> 2017-11-28 06:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/210753756 Emma Fiorini https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/211194736 I am a 2012 graduate from the University of Iowa and my most recent job was in the non-profit sector as a Development Director. I currently stay home with my daughter, pictured below. I hope to someday be a Special Education teacher in a high school setting like my mom. During my observations this past semester I observed many different groups and classes of children, some more trying than others. I hope to learn the tricks of the trade of running a classroom in this class, especially the more trying groups of kids. ]]> 2017-11-28 22:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/211194736 Adam Sykes https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/211204328 I am a Special education aid at an elementary school primarily working with kindergarten, 3rd and 5th grade. I work with a wide range of children from those on the autism spectrum and those who are challenged behaviorally. I enjoy working with all the grades but find that I have liked the 5th grade class I work in a lot. I look forward to furthering my knowledge in classroom management. I have been working with children for the past 13 years through various aquatic programs that I have either been a part of or have directed.]]> 2017-11-28 22:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/211204328 John Kocher jtkocher1 https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/212108202 I love music, The Packer, and The Bucks!

I am currently in my second year as a Special Education teacher at La Causa Charter School. This year I am working with 3rd and 4th grade and am absolutely loving it! Before I worked in SpEd I spent 10 years as an Early Childhood teacher and let me tell you the transition was a tough one. I'm loving the knowledge I'm gaining at Cardinal Stritch and look forward to strengthening my repertoire.]]> 2017-11-30 23:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/212108202 pghanson https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/216809295   I've been busy reading about classroom management, and it's not what I thought it was. As a stay-at-home- mom for the past 20 years, I've developed my own style of peaceful resolution. The materials recommended for this course are excellent, thought provoking, and I look forward to implementing the philosophy. ]]> 2017-12-17 21:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jhlaffin/5ve6zxkjuy1x/wish/216809295