All About Kelsey Gamel by Kelsey Gerlach

Background Knowledge

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:17:06 UTC

Name: Kelsey Gamel
Hometown: Boonville, Missouri
Degree: Westminster College
Current Location: 3rd Grade Teacher at James W. Smith in North Carolina

Blue Jay Nation

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:20:59 UTC

Now you know:

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:23:12 UTC

I was a Blue Jay at Westminster College and am currently still a Blue Jay at James W. Smith Elementary!

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:24:41 UTC

It's a great day to be a blue jay!

Hobbies:

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:25:08 UTC

-Tennis
-Fishing
-Going to the beach
-Eating dark chocolate and Chick-fil-a
-Riding four wheelers
-Educating young minds (:

Fun Fact:

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:28:11 UTC

I am the instructor of a Dance Club for 3rd-5th graders.

(The only dancing experience I have is a Zumba class..)

When in doubt, dance it out!

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:30:33 UTC

Gamels: Est. 2017

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:32:26 UTC

My husband is in the Marine Corps, as a Harrier Jet Mechanic. My dog is a spunky, two-year old German Shepherd Lab mix. <3

What I Expect to Achieve from this Course:

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:34:39 UTC

Last year, my PDP was over implementing technology into the classroom. While I feel like I have been pretty successful in this category, I would like to expand my horizon in the technological world. I believe there are several areas of the internet and digital field I have not been exposed to. I would like to learn new applications, and shortcuts to save me time.

Personal Technology Use:

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:37:46 UTC

I am a HUGE fan of taking pictures. I believe there is nothing better than freezing the moments you never want to end.

I use Instagram to store these photos and precious memories.

I am also big into my faith. While a hard copy of the Bible is always tangible, the digital copy, YouVersion, is always at my fingertips.

Techonology in the Classroom:

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:40:24 UTC

-Google Classroom
-Google Slides
-Nearpod
-IXL
-Epic!
-Kami
-Class Dojo
-Read Theory

Epic!

kelseygerlach23 — 2019-10-14 01:42:50 UTC

Epic! is my favorite, most practical, online library for kids!