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    Started Little Playful Learners

    I started this website! My goal is to offer fun and playful ideas and resources that will help you get your kids excited to learn. …

    Started creating resources for TpT

    I taught myself how to create classroom materials using PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat. Not long after, I discovered TpT so I started uploading my goodies...it's been so much fun selling my stuff over …

    Dropped out of college

    Wait, what?!? A drop out? It's true! It may paint me in a negative light, but I think it's important to know that not everyone is ready for college at the "right" time. I gave it a try but my heart …

    Earned Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction w/ emphasis in literacy

    I loved working towards my Master's! As an undergrad, it's really hard to absorb all the info and recognize the importance of it. Going back after a few years of teaching made everything I was …

    Got re-hired in the Best. District. Ever.

    It didn't take long for me to realize that I couldn't spend another year in the other district. Luckily, my former principal offered me a job teaching kindergarten again! It feels like coming home …

    Left the Best. District. Ever. for a job closer to home.

    I thought it would be better for my family and in many ways it was. But I no longer felt trusted or respected as an educator, and the expectations were not developmentally appropriate for my students. …

    Started working for the Best. District. Ever.

    I got offered a job teaching kindergarten in the school where I did my student teaching. It was an amazing place to work! I felt trusted and respected as a professional and made some incredible …

    Earned Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

    I had 2 children under 5, worked full-time, and commuted 1.5 hours for on-campus classes. It was both exhausting and incredibly exciting! Looking back, I don't know how I pulled it off - but I did …

    Went back to college

    I was working as a dining room manager at a local restaurant and one day it just hit me...I decided I HAD to be a teacher. That night, I went home and started the application process and never looked …

    My adorable son was born

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    My beautiful daughter was born

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    Got married

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