https://padlet.com/ama2161825/s626gecy8naa Made with serendipity en-us 2019-01-12 22:16:13 UTC 2019-01-16 04:04:30 UTC hello@padlet.com ama2161825 https://padlet.com/ama2161825/s626gecy8naa/wish/320007744 Hello! My name is Amanda Wayman. My husband and I are transplants from Chicago and happily said good bye to those Midwest winters.  We have a daughter (3) and a son (almost 9 months). They are exactly 3 years apart to the day!  I see everyday as an adventure with them and we are in awe watching them grow. (People weren't lying when they say it goes fast!)  I really enjoy spending time with my family and discovering new places with them. I also love reading and photography and wish I had more time for both.  I feel like I'm attempting to stay afloat most of the time with a new position at a new school, becoming a student again, and wearing many different hats to home.  That being said, I feel fortunate and grateful for all of those and where I am today!]]> 2019-01-13 04:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ama2161825/s626gecy8naa/wish/320007744 ama2161825 https://padlet.com/ama2161825/s626gecy8naa/wish/320008798 I received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education and ESL Endorsement in Chicago.  I taught in various schools throughout the Chicagoland area.  My husband and I moved to AZ after I was offered a teaching position in Great Hearts.  I taught in 2nd grade for 5 years and 1st grade for 2 years.  After hearing about the TIR Program through Rio,  I was interested in the opportunity to further my education and work towards a special education certificate.  I transferred schools in order to become a special education teacher while going through the program.  This is my 1st year as a special education teacher.  ]]> 2019-01-13 04:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ama2161825/s626gecy8naa/wish/320008798 ama2161825 https://padlet.com/ama2161825/s626gecy8naa/wish/320010235 Since I am teaching special education while going through this program, I am learning things as I go.  It can be a bit overwhelming and even frustrating at times, but my team has been amazing and always willing to help.  The cadre group helped me as a reminder that I'm not alone and an opportunity to learn from others.]]> 2019-01-13 05:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ama2161825/s626gecy8naa/wish/320010235