8 Acre Woods Nature School is an innovative private educational institution dedicated to providing nature-based learning experiences for homeschool families, part-time preschoolers, parent-child pairs, and the greater Sandusky community. Located on 8 acres of lush woodland, our school offers a dynamic curriculum that integrates outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, and community engagement.

Meadowlawn Gifted Intervention Specialist

Held positions including Kindergarten and first grade teacher as well as Gifted Intervention Specialist

Integrated Curriculum for 4/5 students. Reading, LA, Math, Science, Social Studies.

5th Grade Math and Science

Enrichment and Accelleration for Gifted students in Grades 3-5

Worked with other looping teacher to develop curriculum Planned cooperative projects between looping classes and other classes in grade level

MULTIPLE AREA SCHOOLS Taught multiple grade levels Long-term Physical Education position K-6 at Mills Elementary SchoolPROFESSIONAL Apple Challenge Based Learning Training, July 2009; Worked with/learned from Apple personnel and educators Gained insight on Challenge Based Learning Techniques Apple Training Series, August 2008-August 2009 Participated in "Train the Trainer" model for district Technology training Conducted multiple training sessions based on Furry Staff needs Successfully implemented Mac software into curriculum and student activities NECC (National Education Computing Conference), July 2008 Experienced many hands on and lecture sessions that were presented by accomplished teachers/professionals in technological integration Developed PLN (Professional Learning Network) that has continued to provide me with innovative teaching ideas and resources Smartboard User Group, 2007-2008 Created group for other teachers' Smartboard integration Held monthly meetings for district personnel training Technology Presenter, 2006-Present Created and gave presentations on multiple technology topics for training other teachers at the district, county, and state levels

Implemented/contributed to new thematical units Worked with inclusion special ed. students and Sp. Ed teacher in classroom Worked with Gifted Education director to implement gifted strategies