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Alycia Zimmerman

I live in New York

I teach 3rd grade

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Rhonda Stewart

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I teach sixth grade literacy

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Christy Crawford

I live in New York

I teach K-5

I am a proud supporter of American public education and a tech integrationist

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Erin Klein

I live in Michigan

I teach second grade

I am a Tweet loving, technology integrating, mom of two with a passion for classroom design!

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Allie Magnuson

I live in Las Vegas NV

I teach PreK-K

I am a loving, enthusiastic teacher whose goal is to make learning exciting for every child

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Genia Connell

I live in Michigan

I teach 3rd grade

I am seriously addicted to all things technology in my teaching

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Kriscia Cabral

I live in California

I teach fourth and fifth grades

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Brian Smith

I live in North Carolina

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Meghan Everette

I live in Alabama

I teach 4th grade

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Lindsey Petlak

I live in Illinois

I teach fourth grade

I am a theme-weaving, bargain-hunting, creative public educator

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Brian Smith

I teach kindergarten

I am a kindergarten teacher who takes creating a fun, engaging classroom seriously
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I love the beginning of the year when kindergarteners first enter my classroom. It doesn't matter if they are wondering what a recess is or how much a dinosaur weighs, I get to guide them towards finding their own answers.

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Perfect Parent Partnerships

By Brian Smith on September 30, 2013

Parents are an important part of a teacher's life. Their support can help make every year a great year. Here are some tips to help turn...

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Starting a Mustache Monday Movement

By Brian Smith on September 23, 2013

Mustache Mondays are a fun and memorable way to help teach students how to communicate with others.

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Dance Party in Kindergarten!

By Brian Smith on September 16, 2013

A daily dance party provides structured movement and is a great way to transition from one activity to another.

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Author of the Month Program for Young Readers

By Brian Smith on September 9, 2013

My Author of the Month program helps young students to appreciate an author's voice and distinct writing style.

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Setting Up My Classroom

By Brian Smith on August 26, 2013

Walking into an empty classroom with all the furniture piled up in the corner and faced with the task of turning it all into an engaging,...

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