Reading is thinking...that's what my third graders hear every day when we practice reading skills and enjoy read alouds together. After working for the airlines for several years, I earned my degree and license from Salem College. I am just finishing my sixth year of teaching and consider my teaching career a working progress. I started the ASU Reading program last fall and am taking the slow route to make sure I don't become overwhelmed. I have enjoyed the classes, meeting professionals from other schools and counties, while gaining new ideas for reading and writing that have been shared in our classes.
I have always enjoyed reading, probably because it was very easy for me. I was a shy little girl in a busy family and spent a lot of my time reading favorites like Beverly Cleary and Judy Blume in elementary school. I loved reading to my own kids when they were little and even after they learned to read on their own. It was after I spent time at my own kids' school that I realized I wanted to be in the classroom everyday. I enjoy watching students internalize reading skills and build confidence as they grow.
I think reading is the most important foundation of our students' education and I want every student in my classroom to feel personal success when it comes to reading and writing. I am confident that the ASU reading program will give me the skills to help them achieve that goal.
I look forward to this literacy class although I'm a little nervous as I have never taken an online class.....
Michelle Carlson