Adventure is out there!

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
- W.B. Yeats

Well, the school year is upon us, as is another adventure! This year is going to be different for both the students and myself, as digital curriculum and iPads are making their way into the classroom. This is a very exciting time to be a part of the U.C.A. family and I am truly blessed to be a part of it!

This year I will leave P.E. behind and pick up 7th grade History! We have an entirely digital curriculum that we are using this year and just looking through the content excites me for all the possibilities this class will have due to this technology. We are going to have a blast going through medieval history using digital resources such as online homework assignments, digital flashcards and review for tests, and awesome presentations from both myself and student created.

I will also be doing 7th grade Bible this year, which will go though the life and ministry of Jesus. I previously taught the book of Acts to 8th grade, but love the transition to the story and meaning behind our Christian faith. I am really looking forward to the discussions, questions, and growth of the 7th grade class in learning about Jesus and his ministry. This is going to be another great opportunity to use the iPads in the classroom, as they open up the possibility for student led presentations, research into current events, and access to many biblical resources via the internet.

I will retain my 8th grade math class from last year, which is Algebra Readiness. I absolutely love teaching this class. It allows me to really help the students master the skills needed to be successful next year in an Algebra 1 class. I feel that the small class size and being able to set our own pace is such a key aspect to the effectiveness of this class that each year I am truly blessed to be teaching it. I am looking forward to many eureka moments within this class as we tackle each new concept and master it!

Well, the adventure awaits and all we can do is start it! Start strong, stay strong, finish strong!