Hi, my name is Meg. I have been an educator for 24 years. While my primary role has been as a special education teacher, over the past eight years I have worked mainly within the general education classroom in a co-teaching model. Teaching is something I decided to pursue when I was 17 years old. One of my high school teachers once told me that I had a great deal of patience and would make an excellent special educator. That comment stuck with me, and from that point on I never really looked back.
I truly love teaching and working with students, but as the years have gone on, the technology side of education has sometimes felt challenging for me. I often find myself wondering whether it is my own stubbornness or simply the fact that technology evolves so quickly. Either way, it continues to push me to learn, adapt, and grow as an educator, even after many years in the classroom.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and traveling with my husband, Ray, and our dog, Rocco. We both love being outdoors, running is my passion, while Ray enjoys mountain biking. Over the years, we have traveled across the United States to participate in different races and events. From Anchorage to Fargo to Boston and many places in between, these experiences have become a big part of our lives.
My goal as an educator is to provide meaningful and appropriate learning opportunities for all of my students. I believe it is important to ensure that students have multiple ways to learn and demonstrate their understanding. By offering a variety of instructional approaches and learning experiences, I can help students discover strategies that work best for them and expose them to different ways of thinking and learning.
Over the past 24 years in education, I have seen many changes in classrooms and instructional practices. While technology has certainly moved education forward and created new opportunities for engagement and access, I still believe that traditional methods like paper and pencil remain valuable tools. A balanced approach that combines both technology and traditional practices can help support a wider range of learners and learning styles.
Blended Literacy 