1.
How long have you been on Teachers Pay Teachers? What made you decide to be a part of it?
I have been on TPT for about 2 years. I came
across the site and saw all the neat ideas, and a few just like the one I had
come up with (great minds think alike). I love sharing with my team, and
thought this would be a great place to share with others.
2.
When did you know that you wanted to be in education?
I actually went to college for graphic design.
After working for about 5 years in a field that I loved as a hobby, but now
always found myself stuck at all hours often night behind my cubical, decided I
needed a change. Everyone kept telling me that they couldn't believe how easily
I connected with children, and came up with creative concepts to play, make,
and do......therefore "wallah" the teacher in me was born.
3.
How are you currently involved in education?
I am a third grade teacher in Georgia. I have
been teaching for 13 years now (all at the same school). I have taught 4th,
2nd, and 3rd grade.
4.
What would be your advice to people who are considering joining
Teachers Pay Teachers?
I was always told as a child, "There are no
stupid questions." This pertains to daily life and teaching too! You might
have the same ideas as someone else, and by selling your items on Teachers Pay
Teachers you provide someone with "assistance" in portraying their
idea too. You never know you might have an idea on the tip of your tongue, and
while searching for a lesson idea on Teachers Pay Teachers you find one that
peaks your interest, is perfect for your class, and was just the
right idea you were looking for. I say go for it...what do you have to
lose. Teachers spend a lot of man hours creating the perfect
lessons for their classroom - so why not share them with the world and get paid
while you do it.
5.
What has been a highlight, thus far, about being on Teachers Pay
Teachers?
Teachers differ greatly in the way they plan
their lessons, using personalized formats and incorporating specific lesson
components. Teachers Pay Teachers gives you the opportunity to share your
thoughts, ideas, and personalized lessons. It gives others a ways to see a
great ideas, use it, and pass the word along for others to log-in and purchase
your items. Before we could only share with the teachers on our hall or in our
school. Now we can share with other teachers from all over the world, and in
return get great ideas to incorporate into our daily lessons within our own
classroom. Love it! I check the update ever night - I'm addicted!
6.
What is something fun about you that other teachers don’t know?
I love to be a practical
joker. I take my job and students very seriously....but where and when time
allows - watch out. I can draw just about anything (cartoon style), and love to
have fun through art. If you were a fly on the wall in my classroom you would
see this everyday! Part of learning is using the creativity we have inside.
I also secretly love to stalk blogs
and websites to find DIY projects I can make. I just recently made a chair out
of a suitcase.
7.
Do you participate in education outside of the classroom? In what type of role?
Our school participates in enrichment after
school "club" programs, that are fun, hands on, and creative. Each
teacher submits their ideas to our admin for their club and if approved may
teach it for a 6 week term. So far this year I have taught a digital animation
class, put on a school play with (100 students for k to 5) raising money to fix
up our playground, and have now found myself teaching students how to make and
manipulate puppets. I love doing these classes and I am love student-centered
learning. These classes give me many opportunities to create lessons, which
engage students and put the bulk of the thinking and learning in their laps.
8.
What profession other than yours would you like to attempt?
Race car driver - speed, excitement, adrenaline -
enough said.
9.
What profession would you not like to do?
Anything that involves wearing a suit and not
getting your hands dirty. I never come home looking the same way I left. Making
a mess is one of the best ways to learn.
10. Who is your favorite author? Favorite educational author? And why?
Children's Books: Roald Dahl; love his whimsical characters,
settings, problems, and solutions. What a great example to set, and use to help
students write creatively. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is an All Time
Favorite.
Educational Author - Dinah Zike:
Gotta love foldables.
Felicia's Prized Products
Posters to help students understand
the different genres: Non-Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Science Fiction,
Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Folk-Tale, Poetry, Drama, Autobiography,
Biography, Nursery Rhyme, Tall Tales, and Mystery.
What a fun way to give out an award.
My students LOVE candy, and since I don't give it our very often...this makes
for a fun end of the year treat! I attach the actual candy bar to the award,
and then when all the awards have been passed out the students are allowed to
eat their award!
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