Hi! I am a little late posting this and I apologize. My name is Candace Barnes Heffinger and I am 23 years old. My husband's name is Brandon and is a 1st lt. in the Marine Corps. I attended Appalachian State University and attained a degree in Elementary Education (k-6). Currently, I am teaching at East Alexander Middle in my hometown-Alexander County. I teach EC grades 6-8.
Ironically, growing up I despised reading until college. I did not decide to further my education in Reading until student teaching in a transitional 1st grade setting. Daily I worked with children in helping them to build their reading skills. I would do so through many different centers. The students that I have now are reading on a 1st-2nd grade reading level; if that. In helping these students I have bought many books on tape and take down their dictations. I have gotten many books from local elementary schools but the issue that arises is that they are too childish. I hope that through furthering my education I will be able to better help my students.