https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc Post a photo of yourself, write a brief introduction and add a photo of your favorite childhood book. Comment on two colleagues' postings. en-us 2020-12-03 22:02:30 UTC 2025-06-09 13:25:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png andysteck622 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/985905687 My husband, Phil is on the left of the photo, I am on the right. It is Niagara Falls behind us.  We live in Buffalo, NY during the summer and Palm Springs the rest of the year.  I have taught at ULV for 10 years. Prior to ULV, I was an elementary school teacher, principal and professor. I started 3 charter schools in Buffalo, NY.]]> 2020-12-03 22:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/985905687 andysteck622 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/985906776 I think this book is the first book I ever owned. I bought it through Scholastic Book Clubs, ordering from a flyer and the teacher receiving the book in a class order at school.]]> 2020-12-03 22:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/985906776 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050020305 Hi everyone! This is me, my husband, and our youngest daughter.  I have two other children 12(daughter) and 9(son). This is my third term at ULV and so far so good. I’m loving the information I’m picking up and the classmates I’m able to connect with. I chose, The BFG by Roald Dahl, because this book has stuck with me since my childhood. All the words that he uses in the book are relatable when you’re young and just learning. Plus it always made me laugh. I even bought a copy for each of my kids and Roald Dahls other books. 



]]> 2021-01-03 16:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050020305 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050022632 2021-01-03 16:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050022632 darlenearzate https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050433905 Hello everyone! This is a picture of me and my two daughters. Fall is one of my favorite seasons so I chose a picture of us during that time. This is my third term here at ULV. I love everything I have learned so far and I hope to one day to be able to use all I have learned in order to be the best teacher I can possibly be. I currently work as an instructional aide in a special education classroom. ]]> 2021-01-04 00:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050433905 darlenearzate https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050445834 I picked the book "I Love You Forever". It is one that I recall my mom reading to me almost every night before bed. It has stuck with me because now that I am a mom, I have been able to read this book to my daughters too. ]]> 2021-01-04 00:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050445834 annieculbertson https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050474976 My name is Annie and this is my husband. We have 3 amazing boys. We also sometimes have another boy because we are foster to adopt parents as well. This is my second term at La Verne. I have taught preschool for 13 years and now I am looking at teaching lower elementary. My family and I love adventures...our newest is camping in our new motorhome. A cool fact about me is that I was adopted at age 18 by my 6th grade English teacher and her husband. ]]> 2021-01-04 00:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050474976 annieculbertson https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050481189 This book is one of my favorite's to read in the classroom. Gerald doesn't feel like  he can dance because everyone makes fun of him. Later on a helpful friend gives him the confidence to just be himself and dance anyway.]]> 2021-01-04 00:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1050481189 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052330172 Hi everyone! My name is Rachel and I am an Education Major. This is my second quarter at La Verne and I am so far loving every minute of it! I have am amazing support system behind me that involves my amazing boyfriend of two years, my parents, my brothers, and of course my dog. I look forward to this quarter with all of you! ]]> 2021-01-04 15:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052330172 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052354959 The book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" has always been one of my favorite books. My mom would read this to my brothers and I all the time and now I am able to read it to my Godson and little cousins. ]]> 2021-01-04 15:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052354959 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052823878 My name is Natalie Castillo, this is a picture of me and my husband and our five kids.Teaching has always been my passion and I love children’s literature so I’m really looking forward to this class. My family enjoys taking trips and spending time together. We also breed Standard Poodles and have such a love for animals. I know everyone probably thinks this about their own kids but I seriously feel so lucky and blessed with the ones I have. ]]> 2021-01-04 17:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052823878 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052868611 The book “Part’s” by Ted Arnold is the book that came to mind when thinking of my childhood. In 5th grade I participated in oral language and recited this book. I’ve read it to all my children when they were five because the book is about a five year old boy not understanding what is happening to his body. Last year my middle daughter wanted to participate in oral language and she also used the same book, I was so proud. ]]> 2021-01-04 17:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052868611 lindamcmichael https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052930188 Hello All! Happy New Year! My name is Linda McMichael and below I have posted a picture of me with my husband and daughter on an Alaskan cruise we did a few years ago. This was definitely one of our favorite vacations we have taken. This is the start of my 5th term at ULV and I only have one more after this - so I am excited to start the next chapter soon. Besides school & work my family loves to travel, but that has been put on hold so we are usually home with our 3 dogs, 2 turtles and a hamster. ]]> 2021-01-04 17:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052930188 lindamcmichael https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052947251 Charlotte's Web is one of my favorite books growing up. I LOVE animals and the sweetness of this story gets me every time. The way that the animals are brought to life and their individual characters are something that brought me comfort as a child. I believe it's a great book for every child to read. ]]> 2021-01-04 17:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1052947251 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1053320731 Hello everyone! My name Elisabeth Palomares and I am married with one child. Me and my husband are expecting baby number two in July. I should be finished with my degree in May. My goal is to be an elementary teacher. I am currently an instructional assistant at the same elementary school I attended. I look forward to this class. ]]> 2021-01-04 19:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1053320731 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1053363630 Tales of a Fourth Nothing was my first favorite chapter book. The story was very funny and I remember laughing out loud when my fourth grade teacher read us the story. Fudge was my favorite character, his actions always made me laugh. ]]> 2021-01-04 19:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1053363630 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1053741195 Hello everyone! My name is Breanna Henderson I am a special education aide at an elementary school, the goal is to be teaching the next school year august 2021. I am a boy mom to a wonderful 5 year old his name is Jerry. We are looking forward to seeing what 2021 has in store for us.  When i thought about a childhood book the first one that came to mind was James and the Giant peach. I loved the book and the movie. Best of luck to you all this term and I look forward to getting to know you all. 


]]> 2021-01-04 21:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1053741195 cierra_perez https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054030303 Hi everyone!
My name is Cierra Perez and I am in my Senior Year getting ready to graduate in Spring with my Bachelors in Liberal Studies. I am a Kindergarten Teacher and my passion is to work with kids. My husband and I have two beautiful boys who keep us on our toes 24/7! I am looking forward to this class with you all!

]]> 2021-01-05 00:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054030303 cierra_perez https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054057017 If You Give A Mouse A Cookie by Laura Numeroff

This book is a book I always remember reading growing up and I read it to my children and my students as well! ]]> 2021-01-05 00:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054057017 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054064513 Hi everyone, happy new term! This is my 3rd term at La Verne, and I am hoping to have my Bachelor's in Educational Studies by the end of this year! I am a full-time substitute and am currently working a long term position in a 2nd grade class. I absolutely love it. I hope to become an elementary teacher in the near future. I look forward to this class with you all! :)]]> 2021-01-05 00:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054064513 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054086309 A book I loved as a child was The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
 I loved all the colors and learning about a butterfly's life cycle. ]]> 2021-01-05 01:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054086309 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054166226 Hello everyone! I am Brianna Martinez and I am studying to become an elementary teacher. I graduated from Bakersfield College last year. This is my second semester at Laverne University. I love to help others. I hope to make virtual friends to help each other. I love to spend time with family. I love to travel and meet new places. I have three pets. I have two dogs and a Guinea pig. In my free time I love to play table games and I enjoy watching movies. ]]> 2021-01-05 01:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054166226 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054187592 My childhood best book was "Purplicious" by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. It is a really entertaining book which talks about the adventures of a young girl that loved pink. My favorite color is pink too so, I loved the pictures of the story.  Everyone at school would bully the girl for liking pink. ]]> 2021-01-05 02:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054187592 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054544528 Happy New year everyone!
My all time favorite  childhood book is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. This book reminds me of my grandmother. My Grandmother would give her love ,her time her everything and not want or expect anything in return. I am a mother of three beautiful grown daughters and Dama (aka Grandma) to a wonderful and handsome five year grandson Jerry, and another grandson due in May.
I have worked in the medical field for over 30yrs and now ready for a new journey to teach health ed. ]]> 2021-01-05 05:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054544528 sarahelam https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054652904 Hi, I am Sarah and am an Educational Studies major.  I hope to graduate by the end of this year!  I would love to teach elementary school because I have the fondest memories of that time in my life.  Children at that age are so bright and full of life too.  I am engaged, have a 13 year old daughter and a 3 year old son.  Working full time and finishing school isn't easy but it is worth it for more time with them.]]> 2021-01-05 06:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054652904 sarahelam https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054669893 I learned to read at a young age & was a huge reader growing up, so it was really tough to pick one. My mom kept a lot of our old books and I still love looking at them. The Babysitter's Club was one of my favorites though.]]> 2021-01-05 06:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1054669893 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1057268686 Hello everyone! My name is Amber Sargent and I am an Educational Studies major. I am currently in my last term and will be graduating in the spring. I have short-term goals of becoming an elementary school teacher and long-term goals of becoming an elementary school principal. I am currently bicoastal, splitting my time between California and New York due to the fact that my partner is currently a contracted physician in New York for the next 2 years. I love to travel out of the country and hope to be able to do that again soon. In the meantime, I spend most of my free time painting or cooking. My favorite childhood book was The Rainbow Fish. I wish you all a great term and a Happy New Year!  ]]> 2021-01-05 19:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1057268686 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1057604536 Hello everyone my names Michelle and I am an educational studies major. I want to become an elementary school teacher in the future and I hope that I can become the teacher that I remember helped me while I was in school. I have 6 fur babies, 4 dogs and 2 cats, I love animals and raise them with my boyfriend of 6 years. I hopefully will be graduating this year and look forward to be in the classroom. 

]]> 2021-01-05 22:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1057604536 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1058040591 Hello everyone! I have always loved to read, but it became a passion when I became a mother. I started reading to my children when they were babies and have continued to do so. My all time favorite book was "The Wonderful Things You Will Be."]]> 2021-01-06 02:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1058040591 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1058108216 Hey everyone, my name is Megan and this is my third term as an Educational Studies major here at La Verne. My passion has always been teaching and my goal is to teach high school English after I finish my credential. I have worked as a preschool teacher as well as with high school students for about 8 years. I am currently luck enough to be a stay at home mom with my beautiful daughter, Adina. Her dad travels for work so we don't see him during the week, however we love going on hikes and BBQing as a family when he is home on the weekends! 

]]> 2021-01-06 03:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1058108216 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1058136511 We love reading books with our daughter and her favorite happens to be my favorite from when I was a child. The Very Hungry Caterpillar!  wish you all a great term and I look forward to our time together! ]]> 2021-01-06 03:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1058136511 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1059651788 Hi all! My name is Savannah Mallory, I'm currently a junior at University of La Verne and working toward my Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education {specifically, high school; my field will be Mathematics}. I was born and raised in California, but have lived in Missouri, Oregon, back to California, and am gearing up to move to another state ;) I have 3 fur babies, 2 dogs and 1 cat, and split my time between raising them and working as a Math, English, Spanish, Chemistry, smorgesborg tutor at Bakersfield Christian High School! ]]> 2021-01-06 15:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1059651788 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1059687033 Growing up, some of my favorite books were chapter books. I was always looking for a new series - The Babysitter's Club, Nancy Drew, etc. What started it all, was Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones series!]]> 2021-01-06 15:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1059687033 angelicamartinez4 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1061136257 Hello everyone! My name is Angelica Martinez and this is my third term here at La Verne. So far my experience has been amazing and I have learned so much already. I cannot wait to see what I will learn about in my current classes. My only experience in the field is student teaching at a pre-school, but it was more than enough for me to know that this was my destined profession! Besides attending school and going to work, I love to stay at home and tend to my many plants! I hope everyone has a great term!]]> 2021-01-06 20:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1061136257 angelicamartinez4 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1061188118 My first favorite childhood book is "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein. I remember being drawn to the cover when I first saw it displayed at Borders bookstore (woot woot who remembers Borders lol) I loved the poems and illustrations throughout the book. It was an easy ready for me and it was always so comforting. I remember looking back at my favorite poems and how I would just read and reread them many times. It was the first book I picked out on my own, which I thought was very special. I then followed and read more of Shel Silverstein books and developed a love for reading at a young age.]]> 2021-01-06 21:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1061188118 isabelmanzo https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1061404756 Hello peers, my name is Isabel Manzo! I have been taking classes at La Verne since Spring Term 2020.When I was 18, I attended Citrus College and my very first class there was Children's Lit. This was by far my favorite class while at Citrus and I'm excited to get a refresher and dive in deeper in to Children's Literature. My favorite book as a child was Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. I read this book around the age of 9 or 10 and it inspired me to write my own short stories about adventures and friendship. I also owe this books some credit for wanting to become a teacher. I have read the entire series and at times aspired to be like Anne. She is strong, independent, and smart, she knew how to take care of a home, and she was a fantastic teacher. ]]> 2021-01-06 23:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1061404756 isabelmanzo https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1061428539 2021-01-06 23:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1061428539 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1062061059
Hi everyone, my name is Marquisha Boyd! I am majoring in Educational Studies and this is my 4th year being at La Verne. I intend to become a Reading Specialist once I am done with my bachelors.  I am a mother to 6 yr old twins and a wife to an amazing husband. Happy New Year!]]> 2021-01-07 05:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1062061059 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1062093808 As a child I loved the story "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. " I would read this book over and over. I liked it so much I even had the audio on a cassette.]]> 2021-01-07 06:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1062093808 kimberlydavis41 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1065106247 Hello Everyone,
It is nice to read everyones intros. I always hate having to stand up in class and say something. I feel like we can be more detailed in these. I am 24 and completing my last 4 classes for my B.A. this year at La Verne, then will continue into the credentialing program in hopes to become an elementary school teacher and possibly work my way up into a higher roll. I am recently married to my husband who I dated for 7 years before marriage. We live in Bakersfield, CA and we have four dogs, three horses, and a lot of cows. I am sure you can guess what our free time is spent doing. This class work seems very intimidating to me since I do work full time and I am taking another class at La Verne and three more at the local community college but I am ready for it! My favorite children's book is, Love You Forever by Robert Munsch. I have fond memories of reading it and my mom reciting lines from the book to me. It really does highlight a parents love.]]> 2021-01-07 20:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1065106247 kimberlydavis41 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1065179369 2021-01-07 20:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1065179369 saulavillarreal https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1065352220 Hi everyone! My name is Saúl and this will be my last semester at LaVerne. I plan to teach middle school History primarily but would LOVE to do so at the 7th grade level since it focuses more on world history. I work as a Paraeducator in Oxnard and have had a lot of experiences with students with special needs which have really opened my eyes to how classrooms should function to accommodate the needs of ALL students. I require these 2 classes and 2 more to get all my 128 credits to get my B.A. so I'm very excited that I'll be able to start doing my student teaching this year. I just celebrated my first wedding year anniversary this year (lucky to have gotten married before the pandemic) after dating for 12 years so thinking about planning on having a family.]]> 2021-01-07 22:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1065352220 saulavillarreal https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1065515289 My first language is Spanish so when I moved to the United States I struggled learning the language. Lucky for me, my parents bought me the Dr. Seuss book collections which helped me a lot learn English and allowed me to adapt to the new culture more quickly. While there was no one book that I contribute al of this too, the book "A B C" is the one book that I remember always going back to when I was young.


]]> 2021-01-07 23:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1065515289 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1070638091 Hello Everyone! 
I’m Audra, mother of 3 beautiful children. I am a junior at LaVerne working on my BA as an elementary teacher. I wish to teach 4th grade. Prior COVID, I’d be everywhere. I love going to the beach and taking my kids to museums, the theatre, zoo’s and Rosarito Mexico. We can’t wait to go back to our normal lives as I also miss being in the classroom as well. It’s great to be here and hope to get to know y’all a little better. Let’s have an awesome quarter ☺️]]> 2021-01-10 05:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1070638091 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1070644750 My favorite book as a child was “Love you Forever” by Robert Munsch. Ironically, now as a mother myself I can really relate to it and it still makes me choke up a little. ]]> 2021-01-10 05:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1070644750 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1072195479 My name is Cody Bell and my favorite book growing up were always books based on trains and very colorful images. For example, I read the Thomas the Tank Engine series of books. I am wrapping up my BA degree in Liberal Studies and I am very excited to finally conclude my journey in college.]]> 2021-01-10 21:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/1072195479 https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/2273561923 Hello everyone! My name is Gabriela Garcia and this is a picture of my husband and our sons. This is my first time attending University of La Verne. I am coming in as a Junior getting my BA in Educational Studies. I don't have 1 favorite book but the two books I always checked out from the Library were Clifford the big Red dog books & Just me and my mom by Mercer Meryer. I want to be a Kindergarten teacher/ Dual Language (Spanish). Maybe even teach Dental Assistant at the College level, but my heart is at the Elementary level. I graduated from Citrus college twice actually. 2009 from the Registered Dental Assistant Program and again 2022 from Early Childhood Education. From 2016-2021 I was a One-to-one Instructional Aid Special Education in a public Elementary School, 5thgrade, 3 yrs in TK and during pandemic I taught 1st grade special ed. (teacher shortage). I'm currently working full time managing an Orthodontic office has 2 locations. I also have a Boxer dog named Rocco and my Maltipoo Bear, and our newest edition a girl hamster :D. I have a full plate, I hope these 3 semesters don't drive too crazy* Making a career change at 35 years old was not easy. so here I am at 38 making it happen. On our down time we do a lot of BLM dispersed camping visiting locations like Mammoth, and Zion in Utah, Yosemite National Park. Almost  Every weekend you might catch us off roading with our group. (You Tube Channel) ]]> 2022-08-27 23:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/2273561923 aprilwenger https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/2274235088 Hello everyone! My name is April and I'm a Senior Education Studies Major. I love literature and I'm super excited to take this class with you all this semester! I live in Alta Loma with my husband, twin 12 year old boys, and my 4 dogs. I work at a small Christian school as a teachers aide for k-8, and I can't wait to have my own classroom one day, soon. Some of my favorite childhood books include Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Anderson and Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson. ]]> 2022-08-29 03:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/2274235088 aprilwenger https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/2274242369 Love this book!! I used to read it to my kids when they were little, and it now has a little short on Netflix.]]> 2022-08-29 04:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/andysteck622/9i6lvf1bvzwczuqc/wish/2274242369