Reading and Writing Instruction for Intermediate and Advanced Learners, Spring, 2009, Hickory, NC

Hi, y'all!

I'm happy to be back to normal routine and back to work.....type A personality, not happy unless frantically working toward something.

About me....I teach at Gamewell Elementary in Caldwell County. I'm a "Literacy Specialist", although I'm not a specialist at anything yet, but I'm working on it. If you're like me, I'm getting so much useful and applicable information and strategies that I can use in the classroom. Too many of our students are at risk and struggling, when reading should be an escape and a true enjoyment for them. I hope I can help someone become a better reader.

We moved to Lenoir 2 years ago from Eastern Long Island, North Fork. Very country, (NOT NYC). We loved the ocean, and we miss it, but we like the mountains, too. The people here are very different. People actually care about each other, and take the time to look you in the eye.
I have two kids, one at CCCTI and the other at CCCMC. My husband is a tile/masonary contractor, but hasn't been too busy since we moved here. (Could be that built in pool he built for us single-handedly!) We are very blessed and fortunate to be living in this beautiful place with resources to sustain us.

My bag will probably be a lot like all of yours. I love books, gardening, sewing, cooking, and kayaking. But I have a few surprises I'll leave 'til next time.

Wonder if anyone else is just as overwhelmed by all of this new work as I am?
Take care until next time,

Annie Croon