About Mrs. Moose
I have a B.S. Ed Elementary Ed, Masters in Reading Education.
K-8 teaching licenseM.Ed in Reading Education.
State Certified to teach Grades 1-8.
Trained as a Reading Specialist (not certified in Ohio).
Completed the ODE required course on Dyslexia (required for all public educators in the state).
Working towards an Ohio Reading Endorsement.
Working towards an Ohio Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Intervention Certification.
180 hours of Professional Development in Reading specific areas.
CPR/First Aid Certified.
Master Rated Figure Skating Coach with US Figure Skating.
Experience teaching Middle School Social Studies and K-8th grade Spanish.
Teaching Philosophy
As a graduate of St. Ann, Regina, and Regis University I firmly believe in the value of a Catholic education. Simply put, I believe that kids can do hard things and are more capable of being independent than we generally allow them to be in their daily lives. I also believe that kids crave structure, routine, and want to do what’s right. Children are naturally curious and learning should stem from that core concept.
My classroom is governed by principles of Catholicism that I learned as a student at St. Ann: God loves everyone, we are here to do God’s will, there is beauty in all things whether they are mundane or bright, and we are called to spread the Gospel through how we live our lives. From an educational perspective I firmly believe in explicit instruction, that all students can learn in any situation, and that, as an educator, I need to meet students where they are and take them on their own personal learning journey. I believe that boredom is a choice and that students can and should seek out and discover what they can learn in any situation.
I scaffold my instruction for all students and my goal at any point is for students to be independent and take responsibility for their own learning. There is a lot to learn in 2nd Grade and we work hard! By building individual relationships with students I believe that my classroom is full of love, laughter, learning, and kindness.
Fun Facts/Hobbies
- I am a professional ice skater and still coach a few days per week.
- My husband and I love camping and watching sports.
- I am a graduate of St Ann School, Regina High School, BGSU, and Regis University.