Hi! I'm Mrs. Alex, and I grew up in rural Northern Michigan! I graduated from Grand Valley State University with my teaching degree, and have been working with children or in education since I was in high school. I have been a classroom teacher in charter and private school settings, teaching a wide range of subjects since 2016. I am an experienced English and Social Studies teacher, and have taught other subjects like Personal Finance, Computers, and Business & Personal Law. I am so excited to share my love of teaching AND learning online with Outschool.
 
I have a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University, and a secondary teaching license in Michigan certifying me to teach English Language Arts, History, Geography and Social Studies (includes Economics and Government/Civics). I have also traveled throughout the state of Michigan and to Washington D.C. to The Smithsonian for formal training. My informal training has been acquired throughout Michigan, Washington D.C., Alabama, Georgia, and Australia.

Throughout my years of working with children, I have found that building relationships with my students, being real with them, and being able to laugh with them has fostered the most learning for everyone. That is why, while expecting great things from my students, I focuss on gauging learning through discussion and short assignments/assessments if they are needed.  

Aside from teaching I am the mother of 5 beautiful children. I loves being involved in my children's learning, and I love being involved in any volunteer opportunity that I can fit into my schedule.