Kelly Danilson
A "Bite" About Me...
Family
Finley - Our Newest Addition
Amelia - Our Smart "Cookie"
Matt - The Only Testosterone in the Family!
Occupation
FACS teacher in Waukee. I am starting my 5th year (10th total) teaching FACS. I have had the privilege of teaching mostly culinary courses to 9th grade students.
Yes! These amazing muffins were created by a group of my students!
My Education
High School: Algona High School
Teaching Hiatus
I took a hiatus from teaching! On my summers off from school, I began working at a family owned ranch in Colorado near Estes Park. It was so much fun that I became a year-round employee for a year! Many adventures filled the days and much was learned!
Baking & Pastry
I LOVE cooking!!! So much in fact, that while I was on my hiatus, I decided to go to culinary school. I attended LeCordon Bleu in St. Paul, MN. After a year and a half, I earned my baking and pastry degree. -Hence why the choice of the macaroons background!
Reading, Music, & Movies
My husband and I love reading, music, and seeing movies. We dabble in all genres of the above!
Crafts
I love to be involved in a variety of crafts and try my hand at new things. Scrapbooking has been a mainstay, but right now, I'm trying to teach myself to refinish picture frames and make wreaths.
More bits...
Education status: Currently enrolled in the Waukee/Drake Cohort with the goal of obtaining my masters in education degree.
Technology I use: To be honest, I am very technology "illiterate." I use email and facebook on a daily basis to stay in touch with family and friends. I do have a few apps on my phone that I use on a regular basis. -But beyond that, not too much going on in the tech world for me.
Goals for this course: I would like to become a tad more "tech savy." It would be great to learn some new technology that can easily be integrated into what I already do in the classroom. It would be awesome to stay somewhat current with the technology trends that my students are so accustomed to. :)