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As an educator, I believe it is essential to develop a positive classroom climate at the onset of the school year.
To achieve this objective, I work hard to set a positive tone that elicits excitement as well as a clear
understanding of my expectations for both parents and students. Below is my statement of educational
philosophy as well as sample handouts both parents and students receive during the first week of the school year.
Parent Letter 8th Grade SyllabusPhilosophy Welcome LetterHonors Syllabus
I strive to constantly communicate with parents throughout the school year. Often times this includes sending emails or postcards home, as well as detailed
information about upcoming activities. Additionally, I put assignment due dates and handouts online for parents to
access at their convience.
Open House Brochure
Good News Postcard
Worlds of Fun Handout
Parent Communication Log
Utilizing a multitude of instructional strategies, I strive to constantly differentiate my instruction to meet the unique
needs of the individual learners within my classroom. Attached are a variety of lesson plans I have written for
units that demonstrate hands-on, active learning.
Large Poster Activity
Principal Announcement Intro Activity
Propaganda Collage
Propaganda Skit
Thematic Writing Unit
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The Kansas Performance Assessment is a written account of a multi-week teaching unit created and implemented by each new teacher in the state of Kansas. Grading is
based on successful completion of 7 criterion identified by the Kansas State Department of Education as necessary
for proper instruction. I completed mine in 2008 and received a score of 116/116.
Holocaust Unit KPA
Each year my teaching performance has been evaluated by an administrator. I use this information to assess my classroom practices in order to provide a positive and
productive learning environment.
2007-2008Evaluations
2008-2009Evaluations
2009-2010Evaluations
2006-2007Evaluations
I believe that participating in work initiates is an integral part of building a positive learning community.
My leadership experience includes:
Head Softball Coach, Gardner-Edgerton High School School Improvement Team Faculty Representative Middle School Writing Committee Member Parent Association Faculty Representative University of Kansas English Teachers Excellent Teacher Panel School Social Committee Member Quality Performance Accreditation School Steering Committee Member Core Extension English Committee Member Pioneer Ridge Spirit Leader Volunteer Discussion Facilitator, Kansas Literary Festival Wrote Language Arts Core Extension Curriculum & Presented Guidelines to
Middle School Facilities Wrote 8th Grade Quarterly Tests Wrote 8th Grade Honors Curriculum & Presented Curriculum to Book Adoption Committee Co-led inter-disciplinary team of core teachers Vertical Team 8th Grade English Representative
As a teacher, I look to professional development conference and professional literature to model life-long
learning for my students and ensure my teaching practices incorporate the latest research
Some examples of past and present professional development include:
Differentiation in the Classroom Conference Best Books for Young Adults Seminar Pre-AP Training Seminar Weekly Technology Training At-Risk: Teaching the Ones You Think You Can’t Conference Weekly Student Improvement Meetings Marcia Tate: Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites Training State Assessment Essay Reader Training
Understanding that we live in a digital age must be embraced by classroom teachers in order to keep our students actively engaged. I utilize technology on a
consistent basis to further my learning objectives. The following links provide samples of student projects that
incorporate technology.
Xtranormal Figurative Language
Blue Note Brochure
Storybird Narrative Writing
Sierra Leone Glogster
Hands-on active learning activities are a staple in my classroom. I utilize a variety of instructional strategies to keep students engaged in our course objectives. Students demonstrate learning through formative and summative
assessments, including class discussion, writing, projects, and testing. A sampling of student work is shown on the
following slides.
Mrs. Lachelle Sigg – Principal Pioneer Ridge Middle School Gardner Edgerton School District 231 16200 Kill Creek Road Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-3850 [email protected] Transitioning to director of Human Resources, Desoto School District, summer 2011. Please find contact information here: http://www.usd232.org
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Mr. Tim Brady - Principal Gardner Edgerton High School Gardner Edgerton School District 231 425 N. Waverly Road Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-2600 [email protected]
Mr. Dave Webb – Assistant Principal Pioneer Ridge Middle School Gardner Edgerton School District 231 16200 Kill Creek Road Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-3850 [email protected]
Mrs. Jaclyn Stanley- Teacher Pioneer Ridge Middle School Gardner Edgerton School District 231 16200 Kill Creek Road Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-7599 [email protected]
