My name is Angel
I support teachers in building a positive classroom community with management systems, strategies, and activities so students can be engaged in learning.
Developing a positive classroom community with our students has never been more important.
I’ve learned what works and I want to share it with you!
Hello friend!
my story
My passion for classroom culture comes from being an educator for over two decades. an essential foundation for learning
When I first started teaching, I wish I had known the importance of building a positive classroom community. I was teaching kindergarten and my students didn’t know how to be in school let alone how to be part of a learning community. My students and I did make it to the end of the year, but I sure wish I knew then what I know now.
Through the next several years, I worked in several schools. I got good at being the new kid on the block and adjusting to different school climates. I learned skills for building community from my colleagues and doing my own trial and error. I also realized that if I needed to feel connected in each new classroom so did my students.
Eventually I started with a consistent morning routine so students knew what to expect each day. In addition, I established a welcoming community and provided time for students to share good news or bad news. Throughout the day I added other strategies and routines to build connections and community.
After some time, I found a district where I have now been teaching for 15 years. In that time I have honed my community building skills and strategies. Helping teachers build positive classroom connections is my passion! You don’t need clip charts or treasure boxes-you just need structure, engagement and connecting strategies to build a positive learning community. Now, I want to share them with you!
Ways I can help you
VISIT MY STORE
Ready to Use Resources
I can help you with my resources for social emotional learning, community building and critical thinking with would you rather questions and activities. There are also math and spelling card games to build fluency and engagement.
READ THE BLOG
Strategies and Activities
In my blog posts I share ideas, tips and strategies for building classroom community and helping to keep students engaged in learning. I also help solve organizational and classroom management issues.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Support and Inspiration
You will find inspiration, ideas, freebies and new products you can use in your classroom when you join my Facebook community. Building a community is important so that we can support one another and share ideas. Connect with us and be part of our learning community.
Behind the Screen
I DREAM THAT ONE DAY..
all students will feel connected to their teachers and peers at school. Also I dream that developing a welcoming school climate will be a priority in every classroom in every grade.
THERE’S NOTHING I LIKE MORE THAN
walking my dog, drinking coffee and a hamburgers with all the toppings and french fries with tartar sauce.
IT MAY SURPRISE YOU TO KNOW THAT
even though I live near the beach, I don’t really like seafood. I like shrimp and fresh fish tacos but that’s about it!
