Taught in numerous Elementary Schools in Appleton,
WI at numerous grade levels: multi-age (grades 4,
5,6); single grades of 4, 5, 6; bi-level grades of
4/5, 5/6, and in summer school situations, primary
and intermediate grades.
I enjoyed team teaching with many educators during
my career and was a unit leader when being part of
unit teaching.
As I look at myself as an educator, I was an innovative
master teacher who maintained an optimistic attitude
always advocating for all students. I attempted to
do whatever I could to make learning the best for
all students. I feel that I developed and maintained
an excellent rapport with my students, parents, and
all of the staff wherever I taught. I was the leader
in extracurricular activities such as Safety Patrol,
Drama Club, and Student Council. Also, I served as
a representative from our school on the Parent Teacher’s
Council, Appleton Education Association, and Partnership
in Business for many years. I, also, served on numerous
departmental committees for Appleton Public Schools
i.e. revising the progress report, math, reading/language
arts, and social studies. In many instances, I was
part of the adoption of new texts. Lastly, I had the
opportunity to work with many student teachers from
various universities in WI as well.
I always kept current in the field of education:
