Aventuras con animales, sustantivos y verbos

Hello! I'm Ms. Shannon. I absolutely love teaching! Interacting with students and watching the "lightbulb" turn on is one of the greatest joys I can experience. I graduated with a BS in Elementary Education and hold a Teaching Certificate. I have spent the past 23 years teaching in one capacity or another. I began as a first and second grade bilingual teacher in the public schools. I then transitioned to homeschooling my own children. My oldest is now a freshman in college, and his two younger sisters are not far behind. Eight years ago I launched language art classes in a university model school, shortly after incorporating high school Spanish classes as well. In addition, I dove into the world of virtual teaching as I began to teach ESL using the online platform. 

I believe every learner has the potential to reach any goal given to him. When I teach, I set the expectation high. Time and time again I have watched my students reach my expectations. Children are capable of so much. I empower my students so they can succeed. I teach using a very animated, whole body approach. We swing our arms, sing, and make funny faces. When the whole body is engaged, the learning sticks. And learning also becomes fun. My students enjoy class and want to come back for more.

I love teaching. I also love reading! When I combine the two, teaching reading, I am in my happy place. I teach every aspect of reading…phonics, syllables, grammar, literary skills such as setting, character, conflict and so much more. With my first and second graders, I focus on phonics and building reading fluency and comprehension. Teaching third and fourth graders, I have emphasized spelling rules and also literary skills. Fifth grade has been my outlet for grammar. I also incorporate grammar when teaching high school Spanish. Learning a second language is so much easier when you can build on English grammar. 

I would consider it an honor to teach your child. I will be waiting in the classroom.