Bio Post

8/17/2014

Welcome to ED 524 Instructional Technology. My name is Prof. Hilary Myers and I will be your instructor. I am excited to be teaching for the Master of Education program at CMU and looking forward to working with you. I am going to give you some background on myself and then request some background on you.

Hilary Myers graduated with a Bachelors of Music Education from Central Methodist University in 2002 and received a Masters of Education from the same institution in 2011. Hilary is in her 13th year of teaching. She has taught music in the Montgomery County R-IV School District, Fulton Public School District, and the Salisbury Public School District. She has also taught technology in the Moberly Public School District. Hilary is currently teaching 6-8 vocal music at West Middle School in the Columbia Public School District. Hilary also serves as an Adjunct Professor Of Education for Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. Along with her teaching duties Hilary is a sought after vocal judge and soloist. Other professional obligations include past Vice President Elementary Vocal Music for the Northeast District of Missouri Music Educators Association and past Pi B and Pi C Province officer for Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. She holds memberships in Missouri State Teachers Association, National Association for Music Education, and Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. Hilary resides in Fayette, MO with her husband Josh, who is the band director for the local school district, and their three children Kathryn (8), Elliott (5), and Isaac (1).

I have used many different forms of technology including iPads, Nooks, PC, Lap tops, and SMART Boards. I am living this dream this year and will be in in rooms that I can use many of the things I have be teaching in this class with my students. I have a SMART board, a data projector,I have two student used computers, 2 teacher use computers, and a district issued iPad. I recently got 3 iPads for my classroom and the Fine Arts Department at each school will be receiving 30 iPads for us to share. I am excited to find new ways to include the iPad and its many apps in my classroom

Please leave me a comment with your educational background, professional experience, what you are currently teaching, and the technology you have available to you at your school. I will be using this information to help drive some of our class blog posts. I want to make sure that I am covering the technology that you are using so that you get the most out of this class. Please be sure to check MyCMU for the rubric and the requirements for the class blog. This information can be found in the syllabus in the Resources and Materials section.

55 Comments

Katie Dietzman

8/17/2014 09:28:03 am

Hello! I am Katie D. I am currently an Admissions and Advisement Specialist for State Fair Community College in Sedalia. I graduated from Knob Noster High School in 2004 and from the University of Central Missouri in 2011 with my Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Development.
While attending college I worked full time for the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. During my time with the organization I managed my own facility with a license for 200 youth. I coordinated the Think Smart programs during this time as well. I taught everything from basic computer skills to internet safety to all the youth ages 6-18. After graduating college I accepted a position with the Workforce Development Board in Sedalia, Missouri. With this position I worked with youth ages 14-21 who had dropped out of high school. My job consisted of teaching basic life skills and teaching Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, and Writing in preparation for the GED(HiSet)exam. After 3 years with the Board I accepted a position with State Fair Community College as an Admissions Coordinator. Here I help students achieve their educational goals by assisting them with educational plans.
As an individual I use technology every day. Everyday I use my PC, Laptop, Nook, and iPad. Outside of work I also love to use digital cameras and photo editing software. I'm extremely comfortable with technology on my own but I'm looking forward to learning new ideas on implementation in the classroom.

Tim dickens

8/18/2014 04:31:16 am

Nice to meet you Katie. I am looking forward to working and sharing ideas with you

Rebecca Hartman

8/19/2014 08:15:47 am

Hello Katie! I've worked with college admissions briefly, so I know it takes a lot of work and much of the success of a college depends on the admissions counselors and specialists. It's one thing to assist a student who is already at the college or university, but to help them figure out the best track for them academically can be a whole different ball game. I look forward to hearing about your experiences!

Becky Windsor

8/24/2014 07:07:27 am

Hi Katie! It seems you have worked with a wide range of students. Like you, I am looking forward to learning about new ideas with technology to use in my classroom. I am comfortable in some areas of technology, but I know I have much more to learn. So much has changed and still is changing in technology that is can sometimes be overwhelming! It is amazing how many different applications there are for teachers to use in the classrooms with students, especially since I was in school. Good luck with class and I look forward to sharing ideas with you!

Conner White

8/24/2014 10:20:15 am

It is very nice meeting you Katie. I look forward to sharing ideas with someone who has so much experience in the education field

Tim Dickens

8/17/2014 10:11:38 am

My name is Tim Dickens. I am 53 years old. My wife is Cathy. We have been married for 33 years. I have 2 children my son Robert who passed away in 2004 when he was 12 and my daughter Marylyn. She is 24 and is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State and is currently a Missouri State Highway Patrol officer. I am originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, how I got to Missouri is a very long story. I graduated in 1979 and have worked many different jobs in my life. I worked for the phone company for 14 years. I was a union representative and traveled a 14 state region working with management to re-design jobs and as a team facilitator. I was laid off in 1992 started a construction business and then moved to Campbell, Missouri in 1996 to take care of my mom. I bought a 50 acre horse ranch in the Campbell area and trained and raised horses but quickly found that it was going to be pretty hard to maintain a profit. I went back to school in 1996 and got my teaching degree in 2000. I taught junior high and high school math at Risco public schools for 5 years and then taught 1 year at Delta C7. I currently teach at Dexter public schools where I teach high school math. I also teach Transitional math for Three Rivers College 4 nights a week. I am currently working on my Masters in Education with a concentration in Math.
I am proficient with technology and use it as often as possible in my classroom. My classroom currently has a projector and a I use an intellawrite system. My students have access to computer labs when needed. I just finished writing a new curriculum for Geometry based on common core standards.
I love teaching and look forward to finding new technologies to incorporate into my classroom.

Danell McCubbins

8/18/2014 10:02:37 am

Tim,
I have been writing curriculum,too. I just finishd a section in Reading. Congrats on being married for 33 years!

Keeyon Howard

8/23/2014 10:54:19 am

Nice to meet you Tim!
You have a pretty cool story. My grandpa always told me as a kid to attach yourself with people that have a story because they have probably survive something and they can probably teach you a thing or two about life. From losing a child, having a daughter in the highway patrol field, being married for 33 years, being from Albuquerque then coming to Missouri, woking at a phone company, purchasing a 50 acre horse ranch and then realizing that its tough to maintain a profit and deciding to go back to school to finish so that you can begin teaching...Whew, thats sounds like a man that has been through some things and could teach me a thing or two like my grandpa always told me.
I am from Los Angeles California and my journey to Missouri is a long and interesting one as well so I understand what you been through to a certain degree.
I look forward to learning from you this semester Tim and congrats on 33 years of marriage. I believe that no matter what race or nationality someone is, love is a universal language that is not often spoken loud enough to the youth and 33 years of marriage is a sure testament that your journey is worth learning!!

Danell McCubbins

8/18/2014 09:59:38 am

Hello!
My name is Danell McCubbins, I am 24 years old. I have never been married, and I don’t have any children. I have a yellow lab named, Bella. I currently live in Moberly, but I graduated and lived in Salisbury my entire life. I am currently teaching 3rd grade at Renick R-V School District. I have been teaching for 3 years and all 3 I have spent at Renick! I love my job, co-workers, and school district. I graduated from CMU with my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education in 2012. This is my very first Graduated class, and I am very excited to learn and incorporate the things I will learn into my classroom! This year I have a SMART Board, a laptop, and a desk top. I have full access to our computer lab that offers approximately 30 desk tops. The computer lab also includes a SMART Board. Our school is very small, Pre K- 8th grade. I will have 8 kiddos in my room this year. This year I am looking for more ideas and ways to use technology in my classroom to help the students become more comfortable before the new standardized testing this spring. I look forward to getting to know everyone!

Tim Dickens

8/18/2014 11:44:23 pm

I have taught at a small school but that small only 8 kiddos that can be good and bad trying to keep them busy can be hard but you can spend a lot of individual time. ! have 6 classes and 130 students in high school.

Prof. Myers

8/19/2014 12:16:22 pm

I have had a class on 9 kindergarten kids and I loved it! (Also loved my class for 41 8th grade kids. I had two class a year of 41 8th grade students for 5 years...this is why I have gray hair)

Danell McCubbins

8/20/2014 10:34:40 am

Today was my first day! It went well, however, I have have half the kiddos that work really fast and half the kiddos that don't! I don't know how you keep track of all your students' names! :)

Danell McCubbins

8/20/2014 10:39:26 am

Prof. Myers,

I found my first gray my frist year of teaching!

nicketa coombs

8/19/2014 01:49:37 am

Hi Danell, nice to meet you! This is also my first graduate class and I'm super excited! I wish you all the best for the school year, both for yourself and your students and I'm looking forward to hearing more from you.

Katie Dietzman

8/19/2014 04:13:09 am

Danell I look forward to getting to know you this semester! I grew up in a small school district and technology was pretty limited at times. I'm interested to learn how the smaller school apply technology in there classrooms when their budgets may not be quite as big.

Prof. Myers

8/19/2014 12:14:16 pm

I know the music teacher there well. My husband has her youngest in band now. Her oldest is at CMU and I was just in a production of Annie with her this summer...small world!

Becky Windsor

8/22/2014 10:48:29 am

Hi Danell! Sounds like you work in a great district. I teach at Hillsboro Intermediate and also love my co-workers, district and administration. This is my fourth Graduate class, three of which have been online courses. It sounds like your school has pretty good technology resources for you to use. I would love to have a SMART Board, but I do have a document camera, desktop computer, iPad, a couple of student computers and a lab with a SMART board. I am looking forward to learning about technology applications to use in my classroom. I have taught for nineteen years and it's never to late to learn more! Good luck this semester!

Kiefer Smith

8/25/2014 11:46:51 am

8 kids!!! You have it lucky. My smallest class is 16 and my largest is 23. Not nearly as bad and the teacher before me had but its still a good size class. I can also say I do not have any kids but my wife will change my mind on that in a couple of years. I just hope they are good kids when they are away from me. Congrats on this being your first grad class. I am sure you will enjoy graduate school and it seems like you are the type of person who will get the most out of it. I look forward to getting to know you more through this class. Have a good day and enjoy teaching.

Danell McCubbins

8/25/2014 11:10:19 pm

Nicketa, I am glad to be able to have something in common as our first grade class!!

Katie,
I will make sure to let you know what has changed, etc. in my classroom. I love the small school setting. I couldn't imagine myself in a big school!

Prof. Myers,
Mrs. Bishop!!! Yes, she is such an awesome lady! She is very kind! I have never met her kiddos, but could only imagine that they are sweet just like her!

Becky,
Yes, I cannot complain. If I need anything in my classroom my district does anything they can to get it for me. I have a very pleasing budget each year too. I rarely have to spend my own money on school supplies.

Kiefer,
My mom always said you should at least have one child of your own! 8 kiddos is a blessing. I couldn't imagine having more than 16 in my room. I am enjoying my grad classes so far! I am only taking two, I don't want to overwhelm myself!

I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful labor day weekend! four more days! :)

Jess Brink

8/19/2014 12:39:22 am

My name is Jess Brink and I am currently a Community Support Specialst at Burrell Behavioral Health. My path is a little different from most Masters of Education students - I don't have a classroom and don't plan to! I am getting my focus in Behavioral Analysis in hopes of getting a position working with children and their families with Autism! Since I don't have my own classroom, technology isn't something I have to deal with currently. For my position, I use a laptop and that's about it ;) I'm excited to learn all about technology in the classroom! I have a really strong belief in the great things that can come from using technology in the classroom! I look forward to hearing from everyone!

nicketa coombs

8/19/2014 01:46:20 am

Hello Jess, nice to meet you! I've worked with individuals suffering from disabilities all my life, especially Autism. Eventually I want to be either a School Psychologist or a Clinical Psychologist so I think this class can be really beneficial in the long run. I'm excited to see what your methods are when working with Autism so I can learn and share different techniques. All the best!

Katie Dietzman

8/19/2014 04:16:22 am

Jess,
I look forward to conversing with you this semester. I'm in a similar situation as you. I currently do not teach and I don't plan on teaching in a school district. In the future I'd maybe like to teach a college class but for now I'll stick to what I'm doing! Have a great semester! :)

Keeyon Howard

8/23/2014 10:43:03 am

Hey Jess! I think its pretty cool that you don't plan to have a classroom due to the direction that you are going in with your desired career. I think that dedicating your focus in Behavioral Analysis is an awesome career choice as it not shows that you are a passionate person but it also shows that you are a giver of life. I respect and appreciate individuals such as yourself because I know how it is to be passionate about helping others achieve in life especially when its dealing with children and Autism.
I look forward to seeing more as you dive into this class of technology and your creativity is sparked..

Conner White

8/24/2014 10:22:11 am

I see that you are coming from a different perspective than just education. I'm interested to hear your thoughts and opinions on different things we will discuss this semester.

Nicketa Coombs

8/19/2014 01:41:27 am

Hello, I’m Nicketa Coombs, age 24 and I’m Jamaican born and raised. At age 18, I moved to the United States on a full Track and Field athletic scholarship. I received my first Bachelors in Exercise Science at the University of Mary in Bismarck ND and my second in Health and Wellness at Lincoln University in Jefferson City MO. I’m now at Central Methodist in Fayette pursuing my Masters in Education with a concentration in Sports Administration. Professionally, I have a lot of experience teaching and coaching athletes of all ages through summer camps and at the Human Performance Center in Bismarck ND. Also, I’ve worked as a tutor and mentor to teenagers in different group homes, I’ve been a support specialist to individuals suffering from various disabilities and I’m also a Herbalife Health Coach. I’m not currently teaching at a school but I’ll be using this class a guide and learning experience. I would like to mention that as a support specialist, I’ve used various technologies to help those individuals learn different things. For example, I worked with a young lady suffering from Autism and she was nonverbal so her method of communication was via Apps on her iPad. Currently I have a laptop computer, an iPad and a tablet available to me if I need to use them. Lastly, I’m very excited to start this journey and I’m looking forward to this semester. I’m from a different culture so I’m eager to see how your culture differs and what areas it’s similar. Have a great semester everyone!

Rebecca Hartman

8/19/2014 08:12:50 am

Hi Nicketa! We've met a few times before, and I'm glad to have someone I know in this class! It's amazing how much you've accomplished in only 24 years. What is your career goal after graduate school? It sounds like you'll have a lot of great options.

Nicketa Coombs

8/19/2014 09:57:32 am

My career goal after Graduate School is literally more schooling. I want to be either a School Psychologist, a Sports Psychologist or just a Clinical Psychologist and I want to get my PHD in the next 6-8 years.

Prof. Myers

8/19/2014 12:18:12 pm

I have had several students from different countries in this class. I have learned so much from them as I am sure I will from you. It is nice for us to see what is going on in other places.

Rebecca Hartman

8/19/2014 08:09:49 am

Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca Hartman and I am the Holt Residence Hall Director on CMU’s main campus. I graduated from Central College in Pella, IA with a BA in Communication Studies and a minor in writing. I found my passion for student affairs and higher education during my undergraduate studies, and my specific interest lies in residential life although I have interest in other areas of student affairs as well. While I am not interested in teaching in the traditional sense, I work in all aspects of the student experience as a hall director, whether it’s through counseling a homesick student, helping them figure out what their plan is academically, or assisting them in making the step to starting a career. I’ve worked with basic technology, such as PCs, Macs, iPads, and iPhones. I look forward to learning more about using technology through this course and utilizing it in my professional career.

Aaron Shockley

8/20/2014 04:47:54 am

Nice to meet you Rebecca. I hope you are liking working at Central Methodist University. I think that is really interesting that you are going for a career in counseling and trying to help kids in any way possible I think that is very admirable. It was a pleasure meeting you.

Brian Calhoun

8/29/2014 06:58:40 am

Hello Rebecca! It is great to hear that you are there for students that need help outside of their regular class schedule. It must take a lot of flexibility and hard work to to make sure an entire dorm and it's residents are doing well. I am glad you found a position that you are passionate about and I hope CMU is a great experience.

Becky Windsor

8/19/2014 11:25:18 am

Hello, I am Becky Windsor. I am 48 years old and have been married for 26 wonderful years to my husband Randy. We have 3 children and 2 miniature long-haired dachshunds. I don't know which keeps me moving more, my kids or dogs! I graduated from Central Methodist University with my bachelor's degree in elementary education. I have taught 6th grade for nineteen years, nine of which has been at Hillsboro Intermediate where I teach math and social studies. I am working on completing my Masters of Education degree and this is my fourth class.
I am learning to use more technology in my classroom, but I know I still have a lot to learn! In my classroom I have a projector, document camera, and computer. Last December the teachers were given iPads to use. There are also two computer labs I can reserve to use with my students. I wish I had a SMART Board to use in class. Hopefully someday I will! I am looking forward to learning more about using technology in my classroom. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning new ideas!

Danell McCubbins

8/20/2014 10:45:52 am

Becky,

I know my dog keeps me on my toes!! I would love to have an Ipad in my classroom for my kiddos, too! I know the computer lab is convient,but it would be nice for each kiddo to have their own! :) I hope you get a SMART Board soon, they are such a great addition to the classroom. I guess you could say I am a bit spoiled because I have always had one, including during my student teaching. I look forward to your ideas this semester!

Conner White link

8/19/2014 12:01:11 pm

Hi my name is Conner White and I'm originally from Jefferson City. I received my undergrad in the spring of 2014 from Central Methodist. I did my student teaching at New Franklin High School. I had many different forms of technology at my disposal including a smartboard, and Ipads. I'm excited for what I am going to learn in my first semester of graduate school.

Katie Damgar

8/20/2014 01:31:47 am

Hello! My name is Katie Damgar. I am currently a graduate assistant for the Central Methodist volleyball team. I graduated from Liberty High School in 2010 and then continued my education at William Jewell College.
I graduated William Jewell with a major in organizational communication and a minor in business administration. Throughout my four years at Jewell I had many internships, from the community relation intern at Sporting Kansas City to managing the Christmas tree program at a local non-profit. These internships taught me what I want and do not want in a career. I learned that I love working with children and that I love the non-profit sector. I am still deciding what I want to do exactly with my life, but right now my goal is to be a mentor for youth at a non-profit such as the boys and girls club or safe house.
On a daily basis I use a computer, laptop, cell phone and iPad. I feel very comfortable with technology, but I am very excited to learn new ways to use technology to help others.

Aaron Shockley

8/20/2014 04:53:19 am

Nice to meet you Katie. I think that is awesome that you got to intern in so many different areas. That will definitely help you with experience down the road in your career job. I am definitely jealous that you got to intern for the Sporting Kansas City Soccer team. That must have been really fun. Welcome to the Central Methodist University family.

Jess Brink

8/20/2014 12:37:35 pm

So great to meet you! You were right! We are in very similar situations :) I have worked with people that are part of the boys and girls club and it's such a great program. The people that go through the program learn so much and the people that are part of it are amazing individuals! I hope you learn a lot of useful information from this course! I know that technology is something that will always be a part of the helping field!

Brian Calhoun

8/29/2014 07:04:23 am

Hello Kate. I agree completely when you said that your internships helped prepare you for the road ahead. School can only teach you so much, eventually going out into the world an getting hands on experience is the best practice. Fayette might not be as big as the Kansas CIty area where you went to college and interned, but hopefully you enjoy the area and the job.

Aaron Shockley

8/20/2014 04:42:49 am

Hi my name is Aaron Shockley. I am a graduate assistant for the Central Methodist Men Soccer team. I graduate from Jackson Senior High School in 2008 and continued my education at Central Methodist University.
I graduated Central Methodist University in 2012 with my Bachelor of Science with specialty in Sports Management. While at Central Methodist University I had internships at Southeast Missouri State working in their rec center. I had a lot of fun working with this NCAA division one school because it showed me a lot of interesting things that I could use one day in my own recreation center. I also assist in a lot of summer camps for younger kids learning the game of soccer.

Everyday I use a computer to contact players and communicate with other faculty. As well as using film, ipad and other devices to instruct our players on the style of play that we like to produce on the field.

William Rambo

8/20/2014 11:40:05 am

Hi Aaron,
Its cool to see you are in this class with me. I didn't know you helped at Southeast State. With us living close and our involvement with athletics we can help each other out in class maybe. See you around Coach.

William Rambo

8/20/2014 11:36:39 am

Hi,
My name is William Rambo. I graduated CMU in 2011 with a BA in Biology. I currently work for Central Methodist University, CMU, in many areas such as student engagement, activities and residential life. I have access to many forms of technology such as tablets, smart boards and many forms of desk top computers. I do have a smart phone but I do most of my work face to face by interacting with peers and students.

Becky Windsor

8/24/2014 07:18:15 am

Hi William! There is so much available in technology for use in work and classrooms that it is hard to comprehend sometimes. I have taught for 19 years in sixth grade and there is so much that has evolved over that time. I am looking forward to learning about new ideas which I can use in my classroom. It sounds like you have access to a lot of different types of technology, which is great. Good luck this semester! I look forward to sharing ideas with you!

Keeyon Howard

8/20/2014 11:46:36 am

My name is Keeyon Howard and I am the Resident Hall Director in McMurry Hall at the Fayette campus. I actually graduated from Central Methodist University in 2012 after I took a few years off to play professional football in Canada and pursue my art career in Los Angeles California. I am currently working on my Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Sports Management and have plans on collaborating with some of my NFL and NBA friends to create a major sports facility here in the mid-west within the next few years. My passion in life is to help as many people as I can reach their goals and accomplish their dreams. I believe that when we all come together as leaders and be examples to young people, our world will be a much better place.
I have a full arsenal of professional work experience including personal training, painting, drawing, youth leadership, crisis management, office work, motivational speaking, grant writing, fund raising and non- profit organization work.
Here at Central Methodist University I have access to computers, smart boards, ipods and a few iPads.
Once I am finished with my Master’s degree this semester I will be the 1st in my family to receive a Master’s Degree as I am already the 1st member of my family to receive my Bachelor’s degree.

William Rambo

8/20/2014 11:52:37 am

Hi Keeyon,
I'm glad to have you in this class. Since we are working together a lot with our related work titles we can really help each other out by talking about the class and working with each other when we need help. Its cool to see all that you do and your involvement with others. I very glad to have you as a team member, co-worker and most importantly as a friend. Hopefully we can get though this last year of class and get our masters this coming spring. Hit me up if you need anything.

Jess Brink

8/20/2014 12:38:43 pm

You have such an interesting career life!! I can't wait to learn more about the path you're taking and how this course will help you! :)

Johnna Goucher

8/20/2014 01:00:51 pm

Hello!
My name is Johnna Goucher. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher in Ballard. This is my first year teaching. I graduated from CMU in December with my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education . I have a four year old daughter named Reese who started preschool this year. Reese and I both use technology every day. We use the Laptop, Tablet, IPhone, and iPad. She has picked up very quickly. At work I do have a smart board in the classroom and a desktop computer. I try to use the smart board daily. I am very comfortable with technology and enjoy learning new information. I'm looking forward to learning new ideas to try in the classroom.

Becky Windsor

8/22/2014 10:55:48 am

Hi Johnna! I hope your first year of teaching is going well. It is great that you and your daughter use different kinds of technology together. Children can benefit so much from early exposure to the right kinds of technology! You are lucky to have a SMART board in your classroom. My school is adding technology as budget permits. We currently have document cameras, iPads, teacher computer, and a couple of student computers in each classroom. We also have two computer labs with SMART boards we can reserve. There are so many applications available to use it can be overwhelming at times. I am looking forward to learning about about new ideas to use in my classroom too! Good luck with everything!

Kiefer Smith

8/25/2014 11:32:51 am

Johnna, it sounds like we are in the same boat as far as available technology in the classroom. My students can't even get on their phones because we do not get cell phone signal where we are located. We are located in the basement of the field house for our middle school. I do not allow them to have their cell phones out anyway because of the chance for distraction in my class. I hope to know you more through out this class and your stand points on teaching. With it being your first year how are you handling discipline in your class? I have my own way of doing this but I like to hear other people's methods.

Tim Dickens

8/21/2014 03:26:20 am

I think it would be great if I could get everyone's twitter account. Mine is @Prof_Dickens. Looking forward to sharing thoughts and ideas. I notice many of you do not teach I think it will be interesting to get your opinion on things that are going on in public schools

Prof. Myers

8/24/2014 12:19:23 pm

I have two other that I use for West Middle School @wmsvocalmusic and @westpbs

8/24/2014 01:21:21 pm

Kiefer Smith

8/25/2014 11:18:18 am

This is a test run to see if it will work this time.

Kiefer Smith

8/25/2014 11:25:37 am

About time. Hello, my name as you all can see if Kiefer Smith. Just a little about myself. I am a first year teacher and very excited to be a teacher. This is what I have been wanting to do for the last 8 years or so. I originally wanted to become a PE teacher but I also love science and took many science classes. I took and passes the science praxis and was very lucky to hear of an opening in my home town. I interview for the job and got it the following Monday. In my class I am using slightly out date books, but it is okay because my students are still learning what they need to. I also have access to a SMART board that I do notes on and look up other scientific ideas with the students. We also have access to two different computer labs that are shared between the high school and middle school. We do not get in there too much but we do our best to make time for my exploration classes, who are working on their science fair projects at the moment. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will answer them. Have a good day guys.

Brian Calhoun

8/29/2014 06:50:32 am

My name is Brian Calhoun and I am 23 years old. I was born and have lived most of my life in St. Louis. I decided to move to Fayette in 2009 so I could continue to play baseball and earn my degree at Central Methodist University. I graduated last spring with a bachelors of science degree in physcial education and health. During my last semester of school, I did my student teaching at two Columbia area schools, Shephard Elementary and HIckman High school. Over the past few summers I have been the assistant coach of a high school baseball team called the Rawlings Tigers. Currently, I am living in Fayette Missouri, taking graduate classes at the University. During the day I am usually substitute teaching in the central Missouri area. Once I get my graduate degree, I hope to become a physcial education teacher and head baseball coach. If I move back to the St. Louis area I would love to also coach hockey. When teaching any class I like to include some form of technology. When classes are lifting, I put on music. I have also used video may times to show my players exactly what they need to fix. I am glad that I choose educator and I look forward to beginning my carer, at any grade level.

Prof. Myers

8/29/2014 12:34:02 pm

Where did you live in STL? I am from Chesterfield. I am also a HUGE hockey fan.

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