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Hi Everyone.

My name is K. Landa and this is the wiki I set up for Educ 7220.


 * About me..... **


 * After teaching high school English for 21 years, I became an assistant principal in another school district. It was a big change, but I was ready for a challenge. And, believe me, it is a challenge. I do like my new position, well most of it. I am not so keen on dealing with teenage angst from an administrative perspective. Then there is the inevitable adult angst. What I like most is working on curriculum which is why I want to become a curriculum director. Which is why I have enrolled in this program. **


 * ﻿Hey, everyone! **
 * My name is Mandy Ward. I am new at using a wiki, so I am not really sure what I am doing. :) However, I am willing to learn and work together to accomplish our goal! **
 * I am currently in my fifth year of teaching. I have been teaching third grade throughout my teaching career. In third grade, we team teach. I teach Math and Science, while my partner teaches Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies. I love my job and I couldn't imagine doing anything else! **

Hello Colleagues ~

My name is Christy Cole. This is my 9th year of teaching. Eight of those years I have been teaching in Alaska, 4 in Dilingham where I currently live, and 4 in a small village on the very north slope of Alaska where I began my teaching career. I love teaching and helping students find success in everything they do. I believe I entered this program because I knew I wanted to 'better myself' as a teacher and I thought the avenue of curriculum was a great place to dapple in and get my feet wet. I know there are days when I cannot think about not being in the classroom, but on occasion I do see where my knowledge and expertise (after achieving the EdS) will come into play. Dillingham is nice place to live and work, but it is quite difficult to make this town a permanent home. With the only way in and out being a plane ride, coming and going gets very expensive. Owning a home and establishing a long-term life is one goal I have for myself and my new wife, but affordability must be looked at and addressed. We assume we will be here at least this school year and next school year, but after that, it is all up in the air. Someday I want to be apart of school district for more than 4 years; I want to settle down and build roots in a community for a lifetime... someday will come eventually... hopefully when there are education jobs :-).

Hello

My name is Helen Adams. I was born and raised Atlanta, Georgia; and am still here raising my three children, 20, 16, and 12. I taught elementary school for four years before my children were born, too 15 years off to be at home with them, and then have been back in the classroom the past seven years. After teaching second grade for the last six years, I have now moved into the Kindergarten/First grade reading specialist position. I have always loved school, and finally worked out the logistics to continue my education. I am now studying in the evening with my own children. Actually, I am about quadrupling the amount of time put into school as they do.... Maybe I am an example to them....

Evening are a good time to collaborate through chat. My email is up all day. I have learned so much from all of you. The discussions have been invaluable. Thank you. Helen

Hi, My name is Carolyn Sanders. I teach and live in Gaston County, North Carolina. This is the beginning of my 12th year of teaching. Eight were spent in elementary and 4 in middle school. I currently teach science to 120 sixth grade students. I love science and I love teaching. I am committed to learning so that I can influence decisions in my classroom, my school, and in my district. I have three married daughters and 4 grandchildren. Two of those are in college themselves. In my spare time (Ha) I enjoy watching Va Tech sports, being outside and hanging out with my youngest daughter Jozette. She doesn't have any children yet so she can spend time with her Mom. She took me to a drive thru zoo for my birthday this month which I loved immensily. It is easiest to reach me after 6PM EST. I am on the internet often. Thank you for your expertise and mostly for sharing that expertise. :) Carolyn