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The Beginning
As a baby my mother would Dr. Seuss books to me. -
My First Book
My Nanna bought my first hard cover alphabet and numbers book. -
Head Start
I began Head Start where I learned to read my ABC's. -
Kindergarten
Circle time in kindergarten was the best! This was how I was modeled reading. -
The Reading Rainbow
My favorite show at the time encouraging young readers. -
Third Grade
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911,was the first book that open my mind up to reading for pleasure -
Fifth Grade w/ Ms. Saratoka
One of my best years! Ms. Saratoka encouraged students like me to read by making it fun and engaging. -
High School Reading w/ Ms. Johnson
Hands down my toughest reading course. Ms. Johnson was strict, but set high expectations and believed in all her students. -
Guided Reading
I started working in an elementary school and experienced guided reading and small groups. -
My First Year Long-Term Subbing
My experience teaching I learned various strategies to help young readers be successful