Projects

Welcome to my portfolio showcase! Here, you'll find exciting highlights of my work, along with some fantastic instructional resources I've created. Dive in and explore these materials to gain insight into my skills and knowledge or use them to supercharge your own teaching and support!

Types of Sentences

Spice up your writing and move it from good to great by using a variety of sentence types. Watch this video to review the four types of sentences and to realize the impact variety can have on quality.

2-Digit Subtraction

In this instructional video, the process of 2-digit subtraction using base ten blocks is reviewed. There are 3 equations completed, one that does not require trading/borrowing and two equations that do require it.

3-Digit Subtraction

In this instructional video, 3-digit subtraction is reviewed. Four equations are explored: One with no trading/borrowing, one with one trade, one with two trades, and the last one with two trades across a middle zero on top. Base ten blocks are used to show what is happening between the digits.

Comprehension Skills: Fiction - Connecting the Dots

This video connects the dots and explains how all of the comprehension skills come together to help us understand a story. Parents, educators, and students alike will benefit from the big picture view offered in this video.

Student Engagement - A Lever for Growth

Student engagement is the magic key to unlocking consistent student growth; strategically and explicitly plan to enhance it. Watch this video to learn about the beautiful Cycle of Engagement in addition to the 12 Things Great Teachers to Engage Students.

Disengagement - A Vicious Cycle

This video explains the Cycle of Disengagement and outlines 12 Red Flags for Student Disengagement.

The Power of Positive Reinforcement Part 1

What is meant by positive reinforcement exactly? Why is it so important? What's the value in it? Watch & Learn! Positive reinforcement has the power to change the world. Noticing others, saying positive things, showing we care - those are monumental change levers.

Positive Reinforcement Part 2

Positive reinforcement is the most powerful tool we have. With it, we can change the world. In this Part, we focus on how to maximize the impact of positive reinforcement by ensuring we are using it well. There is a power here that can be nurtured and enhanced to increase its impact, or it can be misused and ineffective. Let's focus on praise as a form of positive reinforcement and discuss its power and impact, when done well. Praise GETS an increase in positive behaviors.