www.TheSchroederPage.com ROCKS!
One of the best things about being on the road presenting Teach Like A Rock Star to educators from coast to coast is the people I meet. Correction: it’s not one of the best things, it is the absolute best thing.
Here’s an example of what I mean. While speaking in Charlotte, NC a few months ago I met a teacher during one of the breaks – Monica Schroeder. As we were talking, I was thinking to myself, “Man, I bet she’s an AWESOME teacher.” Well, turns out I was right. Monica and I have stayed in touch since that day and not only did I learn that she’s in fact an AMAZING educator, but she also LOVES to share her stuff with other teachers.
I’ll let Monica tell you all about it . . .
A forever teacher…that’s me! Mrs. Schroeder rhymes with gator. 36 years in the making. I have been a teacher for as long as I can remember. I have taught teddy bears, Barbie Dolls, my brothers and sisters and an occasional child that I have babysat. I have taught in day-cares, a migrant camp, after-school programs, four different elementary schools, three different grade levels and six different classrooms. Oh…I forgot two different states.
I can’t brag to you about a Masters in Reading or National Boards. I am, however, a busy mother of 2 youngsters, a wife, and a teacher with 10 years of experience in the trenches. I have been a cooperating teacher for 2 different colleges. I have and continue to present for student teachers through those colleges. I am in my 6th year of teaching 2nd grade. I started my career in Ohio and I now reside in the much warmer state of North Carolina.
Through much of the metamorphosis of becoming a teacher, I have found that I have a certain knack for creating interactive and hands on lessons. I can turn just about anything into a jingle and incorporate it into classroom transitions. I have a unique way of looking at classroom management and I am a magnet for new teachers. I am addicted to their excitement and eagerness to try new things.
I also have caught the technology bug after volunteering to take on the task of Smartboard training for my grade level. I haven’t stopped since. I am now in the process of combining my years of lesson building and idea collecting into a teacher resource website at www.TheSchroederPage.com. I will also be presenting Smart Board Boot Camp at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in March for their newest group of student teachers.
What is next for me? I am not sure but I love sneaking around the next corner waiting to be surprised!
Be sure to check out what Mrs. Schroeder has going on at www.TheSchroederPage.com.
Then, swing by her blog at http://schroederpage.blogspot.com/.
You’ll be glad you did, she’s a total Rock Star Teacher with a boatload of GREAT ideas.
Rock on!
~Hal Bowman
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Monica! Congrats on the new sites. I love LOVE all that you are doing for kids, future teachers, and current teachers. Thank you so very much for continuing to inspire me!
I teach with Monica, and she truly is a rockstar! She has taught me so much, and this is my 10th year of teaching!! She is always inspiring me to try new things.
It is a pleasure to work with Monica on a daily basis!! She is a great teacher and friend! A real ROCKSTAR!! Great Job!!! Now let’s get this yearbook done!!
I love Mrs. Schroeder’s website. She has wonderful units. My favorite is the peep unit. It is great for spring break! She also has a really good behavior management unit called Beyond Flipping Cards that is really good.
Wow! The wonderful and talented Mrs. Schroeder has quite the fan club!!
I’m telling you, check out the website and blog – they get better-n-better every day!
I first met Monica when she joined Teachingblogaddict.com (TBA) in April as a contributing author. She is definitely a real rockstar and has contributed so much to this community of teachers. She is overflowing with creativity and is full of fun ideas. Way to go Monica! A huge high five from your TBA Fan Club!
Monica! Did you teach in Sylvania, OH? If so, I remember many special needs students who loved your classroom!!