Welcome Friends!
I am an enthusiastic, self motivated educator who enjoys learning and seeks to ignite this same love of learning within my students. I enjoy engaging students in experiential learning lessons that foster skills in cooperative learning, problem solving, and critical thinking that promotes students who are challenged academically.
As a PK-8 educator, in single grade, multiage, or a blended learning classroom, this personalized learning environment is achieved via an online learning program AND project based learning that allows student opportunities to connect, question, and solve real world challenges. Working with the community, students learn from experts and provide service to citizens to make our community a stronger, better place to live each day.
I began my teaching career in 1993. I started teaching in a private school setting, then began working in the Anchorage School District prior to coming to the Matanuska Susitna Borough School District. By this time, I was lucky to have opportunities to teach in all grade levels PK – 6.
After 28 years in the general education classroom, I decided to make a professional change. As a result of my educational experiences and training, I decided to focus my work in another area that involves English Language Learners and supporting teachers with professional development.
When I’m not teaching, I enjoy gardening, crafting, sewing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family. My husband and I have four adult children who are very active in our community and stop by to help in the classroom.
I love learning from all the children that have been and will be in my classes. My students have so much knowledge to share and make me a better teacher by working and learning together.
Annette’s Degrees and Certifications:
DEGREES
Doctor of Education: Administrator Leadership – Teaching and Learning; Walden University – 2013
Certificate: Principal K – 12; University of Alaska – 2010
Master of Science: Educational Leadership; Walden University – 2009
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood and Elementary Education, K – 8; Wilmington College – 1993
Associate Early Childhood Education; Ohio State University – 1989
CERTIFICATIONS
National Board Certification, middle childhood/generalist
State of Alaska: Master Teacher Certification, ages 7 – 12: full curriculum
State of Alaska: Professional Teacher Certification, K-8 Early Childhood & Elementary Education
State of Alaska: Administrative Certificate, Principal, K – 12
State of Delaware: K- 8 Early Childhood & Elementary Education
