Online Teacher
I graduated from Cal State San Bernardino with a BA in English, completed my teaching credential through Cal Poly, worked as a writing tutor for college-aged students and middle school second language learners, worked as a classroom teacher for K-1st grades for several years before becoming an ES, and homeschooled my own kids in grades 1-5 — so far.
When I am not busy being a homeschool ES, I homeschool my kids, research homeschool curriculum, talk to my homeschool friends, follow homeschool blogs, chat with homeschool parents, take homeschool trips, teach a homeschool group, and read homeschool books.
At any given time you will find me devouring a library book, reading a book on my Kindle, and listening to an audiobook. This, of course, does not include all of the books I read to my kids. Lately my interests have fit into the following genres: classics, science fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction. If I had to pick my favorite book it would be one that took my world, tipped it on its side, and made me ask questions.
Language Arts
I am happiest when I am watching the sun rise, cooking a new recipe, jogging while listening to 80s tunes, and “snoogling” my babies. One of my frivolous wishes is to hire a hotel maid who will come to my house every morning, make the beds, wipe down all my counters, pick up odds and ends, and then disappear before I see her. Oh, and I love my family and dog more than I love my 5:00 a.m. coffee, but I hope I never have to prove it to them.
2005
Springs Charter Schools are parent choice schools where the community is our classroom. Our mission is to foster the innate curiosity of our students, empower their parents, and promote optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student.
Eagle = Choice, Freedom, Initiative
River = Community
Book = Empowering Parents (Knowledge is Power)
Torch = Curiosity, Passion for Learning
Hands = Collaboration
Keys = Personalization, Unlocking the Student’s Potential
Oak Branches = Continuous Lifelong Learning
