Introduce yourself (week 1)

[Cyndi Danner-Kuhn]

Tell use who you are and what and/or who inspired you to become a teacher.

[Kelly Rogers]

Hi, my name is Kelly Rogers. I took Cyndi's course during the fall semester and learned so much. She invited me to participate this spring just to continue my learning. I taught in the the Lynchburg City Public School system for 6 years. Lynchburg is in Virginia. I currently live in California and homeschool my 4 children. I am interested in returning to the school system in the fall as I will be sending my children to school. I am sure if you are enrolled in Cyndi's course you will learn a lot and be amazed in the end at all you have accomplished. I did develop a website but have yet to update it. The link is:
www.kellyrogers.net

[Cyndi Danner-Kuhn]

THANKS for joining the conversations and the compliments. It sure is reassuring that I might be impacting these future teacher just a little bit. Looking forward to your contribution and maybe you might learn another new thing or two. Classes begin Wednesday so this should begin to grow shortly.

[Mathew Needleman]

My name is Mathew Needleman I've been teaching English Language Learners for seven years in Los Angeles. I particularly enjoy using video production in the classroom.

I participated in the online discussion of another of Cyndi's classes and really enjoyed the interaction even though I'm not enrolled. I look forward to sharing and learning again.

[Cyndi Danner-Kuhn]

Thanks for participating, I really appreciate the interaction you and other Teachers from the Trenches provide my students. It makes our class so much better!! I am looking forward to your input this semester. Class begins Wednesday (Jan 16), so things will be firing up this week.

Thank you

[Michal]

I teach art and technology for grades 3-12 in a rural school near Wichita. This is my 14th year teaching, and every day is an entirely new experience! I love watching my students grow up and discover themselves. There is something so exciting about working with a student who has that 'aha' moment! I continue to be a life long learner - there is just so much out there waiting to be discovered!

[Cyndi Danner-Kuhn]

Hope to meet you someday since you are so close.

[Kristine Hepner]

I am Kristine Hepner. I am from Brush, Colorado. When I was a little I always used to come home from school and set up my own classroom in the living and play school... I was the teacher. I have always wanted to be a teacher. I have also had some very inspiring teachers in my past that have a had such a positive influence in my life; I hope to make a positive influence in children's lives.

[Ashley Sperry]

My name is Ashley Sperry and I live in Garden City Kansas. I am currently substituting and I absolutley love it!! I was inspired to become a teacher by my 3rd grade teacher that showed so much compassion and love in what she did. She was a very kind teacher that was always there to help whenever it was needed.

[LInda]

Ashley....I accidentally hit the wrong tab on my 'moderate comments'on my blog.
Even old timers like me are still learning the techie tools..... Please come back and comment again. I felt AWFUL!
http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/lbilak/
(I tried to retrieve the comment for ten minutes......)

[Danielle Kocher]

Hello!!

My name is Danielle Kocher and I'm from Stafford. Since 2nd grade, I have dreamed of being an elementary school teacher. My second grade teacher was very organized, creative and full of energy, therefore, she inspired me to become a teacher. Growing up I remember playing school on a regular basis. I cannot remember my career plans ever changing. So here I am, in my last semester at FHSU in the teaching program. Because technology is becoming such a huge part of schools today, I know this class will help me to discover what is out there and how to effectively use it! :)

[Amber Simon]

Hi, my name is Amber Simon. I am from Colwich, Ks and I am the oldest of three. I got engaged on 11-21-07 and I am getting married on 8-30-08! Once I get married my husband and I will move to Eureka, Ks where he will be a farmer and I will begin my student teaching. I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I love being around kids because they bring so much joy to your day. One day I hope to teach either K-2nd Grade.

[Amber Stoecklein]

My name is Amber Stoecklein and I am from Garden City. I am a senior at Fort Hays and plan to student teach this coming fall. I have always been inspired to become a teacher, but I really started to become passionate about it when my younger sister was born. We are 11 years apart and as she grows up I enjoy teaching her new things and helping her. During high school I tutored 4th graders in math and I have been wanting my own classroom ever since. I always seem to want to find jobs that deal with children and I currently work at an after school program at an elementary school here in Hays...I absolutely love it!