Marie Matter by Marie Matter https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky LSSL 5391 Introduction en-us 2025-01-13 16:35:31 UTC 2025-11-13 07:32:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Some Favorite Recent Reads mariebmatter https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125668 -The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

-Audition by Katie Kitamura

-Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson

]]> 2025-01-13 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125668 Crochet mariebmatter https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125673 I love to crochet little animals for my kids and students!

]]> 2025-01-13 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125673 Family mariebmatter https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125675 I've been married for 12 years and have two kids; my daughter Wren is 8, and my son Milo is 6!

]]> 2025-01-13 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125675 Career mariebmatter https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125677 I began teaching in 2008. I've taught elementary, middle, and high school at boarding schools and private schools. Next year will be my 10th at St. John's School in Houston, TX, and I will transition into the role of Lower School Librarian in the fall!

]]> 2025-01-13 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125677 Growing Up & Education mariebmatter https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125680 I was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. I loved growing up there, and enjoy going back to visit! I went to Baylor University, where I received a BA in English. I am excited to be finishing the MLS program at SHSU this summer!

]]> 2025-01-13 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125680 Hobbies & Interests mariebmatter https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125682 I love to cook and bake. In another lifetime, I was even a food blogger, but now I just enjoy making meals for my family and absolutely love cooking with my kids! I also love to hike outside and practice yoga. But my favorite thing in the world to do is READ! :)]]> 2025-01-13 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125682 Favorite Read-Aloud Picture Books mariebmatter https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125684 -Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett

-The Barnabus Project by The Fan Brothers

-The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen

]]> 2025-01-13 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125684 Favorite Books for Kids mariebmatter https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125686 Some of my favorite books for kids are:


-Dory Fantasmagory series by Abby Hanlon

-I'm Just No Good at Rhyming by Chris Harris

-The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris


]]> 2025-01-13 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125686 Colorado mariebmatter https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125689 Both of my parents were born and raised in western Colorado, and we still spend almost every summer there. It's a great change of pace from busy, hectic Houston, and you cannot beat the summer weather there!]]> 2025-01-13 16:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariebmatter/bdnzea35dlvbn6ky/wish/3289125689