Johnston's TDS Times
Tips, Ideas, and Strategies for teachers!
How can I support you?
You may be a new teacher, an experienced teacher in a new grade level, or a veteran teacher who has taught the same grade level for years. All teachers need a little help from time to time. You all work so very hard and I would love to help make your life easier! Keep reading to find out some of the things we can partner up and do together. If you have an idea that is not on the list that's perfect, too! Email me...let's do this!!
Planning
Need some help with planning? Let's set up a time to do some planning...
- math workshop
- reading workshop
- writers workshop
- inquiry unit
- Genius hour
- differentiation
Let me know! Sometimes just brainstorming together can make things become so clear! I'd be happy to come and spend some time in your room and give some feedback.
Modeling
I would love to model a lesson in your classroom. It's always good to see someone else teach a lesson, I know I pick up so many great tips from all of you!
- read aloud
- math, reading, or writing lesson
- Fountas and Pinnell Benchmarking
- LLI Lesson with RtI students
Co-Teaching
I love to be in the classroom with you and your students. It's always easier with another set of hands and eyes. Let's do this together!
- adding technology into the classroom
- genius hour or any inquiry time
- math, reading, or writing lessons
You name it...I'd love to be a part of the fun!
A Few Other Things...
- Meet with grade level teams during collaboration
- NWEA Help
- Discuss student data
- Brainstorm ideas for tricky behaviors
- Brainstorm ideas for anything!
- Help connect you with other teachers in our school and district- observe teaching/learning, environment, etc. and then meet to reflect
Contact me!
Please email me or stop me and we can set up a time for any of the above. If there was something you were thinking about that was not mentioned, just let me know! I am so VERY excited to be working with you all this year!!
A little bit about me
I have been married to my wonderful husband, Jason (Jay), for 23 years. We have two amazing children. Brandon is 21 and a senior at IU and Kaitlyn is 18 and a Freshman at Ball State. Jay and I are now "empty nesters" living in Fishers with our cat Indy. :)
This is my 20th year with HSE. I have taught first through third grade and loved them all! This is my 2nd year in a coaching position and I am ready for a great year with all of you!What I'm reading Now...
Personal: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Professional: Amplify by Stephanie Harvey
Innovator's Mindset by George Couros