About Me!

Hello my name is Alexandria. I am 27 and currently working on getting my Masters in Literacy from The University of Akron. I am the mother of a beautiful little girl Peyton! She is four going on 14, and aspires to be a Disney Princess! We both are very lucky to have Bob (my fiance) in our lives. The three of us are currently planning our wedding which will be taking place in October 2014. I love crafts, scrapbooking, cooking/baking, the outdoors and FOOTBALL! My favorite season is Fall, my fiances as well!. The crisp breezes and beautiful colors make us both very happy. 

I graduated with my bachelors in education from The University of Akron in May 2012. I currently do not hold a full time teaching position. I have experience working with grades K-3. If I could pick a grade to teach it would be second. My student teaching was done in the Tallmadge School district. I currently work at The University of Akron, in the graduate office. This allows me to get my Master for a fraction of the cost. I am still actively looking for a permanent teaching position. 

Technology is not one of my strong areas. I can use the basic functions on my smart phone, laptop, Ipad, and Smartboard. My four year is better with each of these tools them Bob or myself. This is my first blog! I am on Facebook, instagram, and now Twitter. I am taking a course called Transliteracy which I hope will help me become more evolved with incorporating technology in my future classroom and lessons. I have already learned how to create this Blog!! I want my students to be aware that the Internet can be a great resource if used properly. My students need to be aware of how to properly utilize the web and be conscious of what they post for the worlds viewing pleasure.  

Literacy is the focus of my Master's degree. I have a personal connection to the area of focus. Growing up I struggled to read. I was tormented by peers of mine throughout my elementary years for not being a strong reader.  It was not until I was in the third grade that my teacher discovered I was Dyslexic. I never learned how to associate a letter with a sound because the letters always looked different. It took a lot of help from both my teachers and parents to help me over come this disability. It is my hope to take my personal experiences and my education to help students strive to be life long learners and gain a love for reading!