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Permalink Reply by Carolyn Sellars on August 2, 2010 at 2:07pm

Hi everyone!

I'm a special education teacher in a resource room setting. This year, I'll be teaching reading and language arts to 3/4/5. My passion is children's literature - my goal is always to get the right book into a child's hands.

I'm excited to learn and share... I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

~Carolyn

Permalink Reply by Michelle TeGrootenhuis on August 3, 2010 at 7:11am

Welcome, Carolyn!
Yes, getting the right book into a child's hands is a great goal! Have you read the book The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller? If not, it's a must read!
-Michelle TG

Permalink Reply by Carolyn Sellars on August 3, 2010 at 8:09am

I just checked it out, and it's right up my alley! As much as I know that I have quite a ways to go to become a skilled reading teacher, what motivates me the most is the success I'm having to get children enthusiastic about reading. I'm very curious about what the teacher of Book Whisperer does to motivate children.

I look forward to sharing and learning from the members of this group. Thank you for hosting!

~Carolyn

Permalink Reply by Lorrie Ann Murdy on August 13, 2010 at 12:48pm

Hi All!
My name is Lorrie Murdy.
I have been teaching for 18 years...13 years at the Spring Lake Park District in Fridley, MN.
I am currently a First grade teacher at Northpoint Elem. in Blaine, MN.
I have been married for 22 years, and we will be empty nesters this Fall.
I have a daughter, Jennifer, that, will be a Junior at U of WI at Madison, and a son, Ryan, that will be a Freshman at the U of MN.
I enjoy running, biking, reading, and the beach!

I am looking forward to having my students blog with me, parents, and other students in the grade level/school/other states this year.
Any help you can offer with this would be great.

Permalink Reply by Joanne Kaminski on September 14, 2010 at 11:57am

I am so excited to be a part of this new group. I have been a reading specialist for the past 10 years in Milwaukee, WI. I am now staying home with my 3 year old and also have a 6 and 7 year old. I am starting my own reading tutoring company online and work with students through Skype using only materials on the computer. Information on my company can be found at http://www.wix.com/jbkaminski/tutoring. I have a page on facebook as well. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sussex-WI/Bright-IDEA-Reading-Tutoring/135003776543942?ref=ts


Currently I am doing a lot of PowerPoint with my students. I am also using Voki, Voicethread, and Wallwisher.

Permalink Reply by Katie Muhtaris on January 22, 2011 at 8:40am

what an interesting idea!

Permalink Reply by Lisa Becker on September 19, 2010 at 9:49pm

I am a reading specialist and librarian. I teach some technology also and 7.8 electives. I have taught grades k.1.3. and 5-8.
Love the profession and it is exciting to learn more and meet all of you. Oh I was a literacy coach for 2 years and hold my admin cert in case my husband loses his job. So far, So Good
-Lisa

Permalink Reply by Judy Dahne on November 9, 2010 at 4:11am

Hi Everyone! I am a veteran teacher and am new to the concept of Web 2.0. I am taking a cohort through Johns Hopkins University and it was one of our assignments to sign up for a social network geared toward our area of interest. So, here I am! I am a reading specialist in Baltimore County, Maryland and am particularly in reading strategy instruction, reading intervention techniques, and brain research. Looking forward to learning a lot!

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Permalink Reply by Joanne Kaminski on November 9, 2010 at 4:34am

Welcome Judy. I am also a Reading Specialist and look forward to collaborating with you.

Permalink Reply by Caz Martin on January 2, 2011 at 9:21pm

Hello all,

 

I'm Caz and I'm a grade 3 teacher in Melbourne, Australia. I've predominantly taught grades 2 and 3 since I began teaching 4 years ago. My special interest has always been Literacy. I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2002 which focused pretty much on Literature and history (philosophy and theology mostly) and after deciding to become a teacher in late 2003, I knew that Literacy would continue to be a focus. In 2010 I was fortunate enough to be chosen to do a reading professional development program here in Australia called Reading to Learn and that has sparked my deeper interest in the subject. The program is aimed here in Melbourne at grades 5-8, however I have found it worked brilliantly with my grade 3s last year. I have also applied to do a professional certificate in teaching English as a second language through Melbourne Uni this year as we have a high migrant community within our school and local area.

 

I look forward to learning more from everyone here. :)

Permalink Reply by Katie Muhtaris on January 22, 2011 at 8:39am

Hello All!

 

My name is Katie Muhtaris.  I teach fifth grade in Chicago.  I just went through National Board certification and I've been trying to continue my work on reflecting on my classroom practices.  I work at a school with teacher authored reading and writing curriculum.  I live for children's literature and spend a lot of time fussing over my classroom library.  (too much!) 

I'm working on a teacher blog to share ideas and as a reflection tool for myself.  Stop by if you have a chance. 

 

Inquiry Live in the Classroom

 

I'm looking forward to collaborating with everyone.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Hazen on October 5, 2011 at 8:05pm

Hi! My name is Lisa Hazen. I teach Kindergarten in Kansas. This is my seventh year of teaching. I am currently getting my masters in Technology Enhanced Teaching. I'm excited to be a part of this group and learn what other teachers are doing in their classrooms with reading.

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