Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Introductions

Using "Comments" introduce yourself to your fellow bloggers. Please limit your introduction to two-three sentences.

105 comments:

  1. I'm Judi Repman, on the faculty at Georgia Southern in Statesboro. I'm happy to be collaborating with Dr. Lechner and her students again to discuss this critical topic!

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  2. I am Judy Lechner. I teach at Auburn University in Alabama. Dr. Repman's and my classes had a very fruitful exchange of ideas last year about the critical issues involved with challenged and censored books and I am looking forward to the books and issues discussions this year.

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  3. My name is Brittany Mackey and I am an online student through GSU. I taught school for four years but an currently serving as program director for an inner city community center in Atlanta.

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  4. My name is Holly Boykin and I am currently taking on-line classes at GSU to get my school media certification. I teach technology at Screven County Elementary in Slyvania, GA. This is my 11th year of teaching, I have also taught fourth grade and kindergarten.

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  5. Hi. My name is Maggie Davis and I am currently an online Instructional Technology student at Georgia Southern. I also teacher high school Biology at Greenbrier High School in Evans, GA. This is my 14th year teaching!!

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  6. Hi - I am Jaime Franks from Georgia Southern University. I currently teach at a school for children with disabilities. I am excited about working with a few Auburn Tigers (or War Eagles or Plainsmen). Just teasing I am an Auburn fan!

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  7. Hello - My name is Amy Yarbrough, and I teach 6th grade English/language arts. This is my second year teaching, and I am currently taking classes at GSU. I am looking forward to reading everyone's views!

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  8. My name is Liz Futch. I am a student at GSU through GOML majoring in Instructional Technology. I am not currently teaching, but have taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th grades in the past.

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  9. Hi! I am Lynn Doyle a student at Georgia Southern University. I have been teaching for 12 years and currently teach 4th Grade Reading/Language Arts.

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  10. Hi! My name is Susan Fuentes. I have taught Kindergarten for 14 years and am currently taking online courses through GSU (GOML) for media certification.

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  11. Hi! My name is Teresa Maddox. I am a student at GSU through GOML. I have been teaching middle grades for fourteen years and am currently seeking a media specialist degree.

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  12. I am Patty Leigh, and I am a GSU student through GOML. I have taught a total of ten years, but have recently moved to SC so I am not teaching right now.

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  13. I am Patrice Toulson. I am working on my Instructional Technology degree from GSU through GOML. This is my fifth year teaching. I teach Computer Applications in middle school.

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  14. Hi, my name is Wendy Barnhill. I am a student at GSU through GOML. I am currently in my 14th year of teaching middle school students in Brunswick, GA.

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  15. My name is Rebecca Russell. I am in the Instructional Technology Program at GSU, on-line. I look forward to reading everyone's comments on this interesting topic.

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  16. Hello All. My name is Ashlee Peck and I am working on my Media Specialist Certification with Georgia Southern (GOML). I work at Georgia Tech Savannah. I have enjoyed working with college students, but cannot wait to get into the school system in a media center.

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  17. My name is Ana Daughtry. This is my 3rd year teaching. I am currently teaching 5th grade Math, Science and Reading. I am working on my Media Specialist Certification at GSU. I have four more classes after this semester.

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  18. My name is Delta Casey. This is my 15th year teaching middle grades. I am currently teaching eighth grade GA Studies, while I am seeking a Media Specialist certification at GSU.

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  19. Hey Everybody! My name is Kellie Ouzts. I am a GOML student at GSU. This is my first class and I LOVE IT (can I just say that this is AWESOME!
    I am the mother of five..four boys and one little girl. Own a pre-school/daycare called Smarty Pants.

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  20. Hi Everyone; my name is Pauline LaBarge. I am one of two media specialists at East Jackson Comprehensive High School in Commerce, Georgia. This is my first year as a media specialist although I have worked in education for 14 years; 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada and this is my 8th year with the Jackson County School District. I am almost half-way through with my Master’s degree. I hope to finish in spring 2010.

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  21. Hi, my name is Brenda Cassels. I have taught for 20 years in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. I am in my 2nd year as the Media Specialist. I am working on my certification through GOML and GSU.

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  22. My name is Stacy Eastwood and I am working on my media certification through GSU and GOML. I currently teach 8th grade, but I am certified 4-12. I have a BA in History Education and a Master's in Instructional Technology.

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  23. Hello! My name is Renee Jackson. I am a GSU student through GOML and I am working on my media specialist certification.

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  25. Hello, my name is Bobbie Keenan, and I am majoring in Instructional Technology at GSU via GOML. I am currently working as a Librarian at a private school. I am a certified Language Arts teacher and have taught 9th and 10th grades.

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  26. Hi, My name is Christina Nolan. I am a graduate student at Auburn University. I will graduate with my masters' degree in Elementary Education in May.

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  27. Hi, I'm Paula Hunt and I am going back to school through GOML at GSU to get a master's degree in Media Specialty. Currently I work mornings as a media clerk at an elementary school in Savannah and in the afternoons I am the currator's assistant at the Juliette Gordon Low Bithplace museum. I want to say "War Eagle" to the Auburn group since I grew up in LaGrange, GA and every member of my family (except me) graduated from Auburn.

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  28. My name is Michelle Maddox. I am currently enrolled in GSU and work as a media specialist in Camden County. I am married with four children and three dogs.

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  29. Hi! My name is Cindy Pletcher. I am working on my master's as a media specialist through GSU and GOML. I have been teaching high school science for 18 years. Currently I am at Greenbrier HS in Evans, GA, but just found out today that I will be transferring to our county's newest school, Grovetown High for next year. It's exciting and scary at the same time. I've never been part of opening a new school before, but I'm looking forward to this opportunity.

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  30. Hi, I'm Robert Turner. I'm a middle school media specialist in Glynn County and I major in Instructional Technology at GSU. I have taught second and fifth grades in the past.

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  31. Hi, I'm Traci Rehm. I am a graduate student at Georgia Southern with a media center concentration. I have taught elementary for 6 years. Currently, I am teaching Kindergarten.

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  32. Hi, my name is Sarah Wiggins. I am a student at GSU through GOML majoring in Instructional Technology. Currently I teach 5th grade ELA. This is my 15th year teaching.

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  33. Hi, my name is Cindy Wagner and I am also currently a graduate student at Georgia Southern University working to obtain certification as a Media Specialist. I currently work at a primary school.

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  35. Hey! I am Jessica Dial. I am taking classes with GSU working to obtain my Media Certification and master's degree. I look forward to hearing from everyone on this interesting topic!

    PS I am using my family blog login......sorry for the long name :)

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  36. Hi, I'm Becky Henderson. I am a Georgia Southern student working toward certification as a media specialist. Currently, I teach 6th grade Language Arts at Martha Puckett Middle School in Jesup, GA.

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  37. Hi, my name is Nikki Lukkarinen and I am a GSU student getting my certification as a media specialist. I currently teach 5th grade at Frank Long Elementary in Hinesville, GA.

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  38. Hi! My name is Brenda Speir. I am in the Instructional Technology program at GSU. I have been teaching for 16 years, 11 of which have been third grade in Savannah, Georgia.

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  39. Greetings! I'm Lisa O'Neil attending Auburn University working toward a Master's level certification in Library Media. I have been teaching for 18 years in Alexander City, Alabama. Currently I work at an Alternative School for grades 7-12 but have also taught 4th and 6th grades.

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  40. Hello my name is Cynthia Johnson and I am currently a first year media specialist at an elementary school after teaching middle school for 16 years. I am a student at GSU getting my certification as a media specialist.

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  41. Hi my name is Karen Newton and I am a student at GSU working on my masters as a Media Specialist. This is my 18th year teaching, and I currently teach 3rd-5th science lab. I have taught P.E, 3rd, 4th, and preschool before. I am excited about working with everyone! War Eagle!

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  42. I am Lisa Hendrix and I teach fourth grade. This is my second semester, and I am enjoying the classes very much. They can be challenging but very rewarding.

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  43. Hello my name is Tammie Strickland and I have taught grades kindergarten, first and second for thirteen years. I am currently working as a Media Specialist with a provisional. I am curently in my fourth course at Georgia Southern University obtaining an add-on in School Library Media.

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  44. Hi! My name is Danielle Brigman and I am currently working on my masters through GSU to be a Media Specialist. I just recently graduated in December from GSU with an Early Childhood Education degree. I look forward to meeting everyone on here and reading your posts!

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  45. Hi! My name is Kelly Shea and I am currently a 4th grade teacher in Chatham county. I am working on my masters through GSU, and hope to be a media specialist when I finish my coursework next May. I'm looking forward to hearing what everyone is reading and what their opinions are of their book!

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  46. Hi, I am Priscilla Jones and I am currently working on my masters at GSU to become a media specialist. I am a special education teacher in an elementary school and this is my fifth year of teaching.

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  47. Hello everybody! My name is Kelly Delamater and I am working on my MLIS school media add-on through GSU. I am currently working as a media specialist for a 6th grade academy in Cobb County. This is my second year in the school environment, I have worked in special libraries in the past.

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  48. I almost forget - the "read banned books" bumper sticker on my minivan gets a lot of conversations started with students (and adults!) at my school ...and on the soccer field...grocery store....neighborhood pool....

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  49. My name is Cassie Dyal. I have taught reading for 8 years at Pierce County Middle School, and I'm currently taking online classes through GA Southern in order to obtain media certification.

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  50. Kelly - where did you get the "read banned books" bumper sticker? I love it. I have often been tempted to order the "I read banned books" bracelet from the PBS catalog Solutions. It is made from images of such book covers as To Kill a Mockingbird, The Color Purple, etc.

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  51. Hey everyone! My name is Kimberly King, and I am an online student at Georgia Southern. I currently teach ninth grade literature in Columbus, Georgia. This is my fifth year teaching.

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  52. Hi! My name is Rebecca Gurley (Taryn). I am a first year teacher. Currently, I teach 2nd grade and coach softball and cheerleading!

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  53. Hi! My name is Sheila Ingle, and I am an online student at GSU. I teach sixth grade language arts and have been teaching for thirteen years now. My goal is to add media to my current certificate.

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  54. Hi all! My name is Shelly Geiger (Nelson) and am an online student at Georgia Southern. I am currently a computer network administrator for the Glynn County School System. I just recently found out I have been accepted to the Ed.D. Program in Curriculum Studies through GSU...start this summer! : )

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  55. Hi! My name is Kim Bailey. I teach 8th grade science and have been teaching for 10 years. I am an on-line student at GSU and have only 2 classes left before I'll have my masters in instructional technology. Yay!

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  56. Hi, My name is Aysha Farooqi. I teach 6th grade Math and have been in USA since 2001. I am from India and I am working on my Masters through GSU. Looking forward for great discussions.

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  57. Hi, My name is Stephanie McCoy. I teach 4th grade in Savannah, Georgia. Great bunch of kids. Enjoying GOML learning experience. Learning new and useful information. Second semster and still enjoying my experience

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  58. ALA sells quite a few resources (pins, bookmarks) related to intellectual freedom and banned books:
    http://www.alastore.ala.org/
    (search for intellectual freedom and/or banned books-there is a whole kit for banned books week).
    The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression has some products:
    http://www.abffe.com/

    Zazzle has a nice bumper sticker with a quote from that well known radical Lyndon Johnson:
    http://www.zazzle.com/banned_books_bumper_sticker-128622633898837704

    Cafe Press has a large selection (including some that I don't understand):
    http://bumperstickers.cafepress.com/banned-books

    I have purchased from ALA before so I know they are a legitimate vendor. I can't provide any details about the others.

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  59. My name is Christy Blythe, and I teach at Smiths Station Intermediate School. This is my seventh year teaching fifth grade. I have taught all subjects, but I currently teach math, science, and social studies. I am in the Library Media program at Auburn University.

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  60. My name is Nathan Miller and I an the network administrator at Jeff Davis County Schools. I have been at this job since I graduated from GSU with my bachelors in IT. I am now a student at GSU working on my masters as a Library Media Specialist.

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  61. My name is Beth Davis. I am an online student at GSU. I taught Bus.Ed. for four years at Jeff Davis High School in Hazlehurst, GA. I am now in my first year as media specialist at JDHS and working on my media certification.

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  62. My name is Lindsey LaBarge. I am on online student at Georgia Southern University pursuing a Master's of Education in Information Technology. I work with online students in Jackson COunty. I am in my second year working. I hope to become a media specialist within the next couple of years.

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  63. I'm Jess Miles. I am an online student at GSU. I recently graduated with a BA in Writing and Linguistics. I currently work at the GSU Museum as the Education Graduate Assistant.

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  64. Hello I am Tammy Cady an online student with GSU(GOML)seeking a media specialist degree. I am in my 4th year teaching first grade.

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  67. Hello, my name is Cathy Spacher and I am a student in the GSU Educational Specialist program, and I am getting my add-on for media specialty. I teach 6th grade in Bryan County. I have taught 24 years.

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  68. Hi, my name is Katie Harris. I teach Kindergarten in Rock Spring, GA. I am a student in the GSU Instructional Technology program working on my masters. I am looking forward to reading everyones responses.

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  69. Hello, my name is Bryan Boone and I am the media specialist at McIntosh County Academy. I am currently a student at Georgia Southern working towards my master's in instructional technology.

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  70. Hi, I'm Melissa Otwell and I'm working on my masters through the online program at Georgia Southern. I teach 4th grade at Sawnee Elementary in Cumming, Ga.

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  71. Hi, I'm Kherra Crowe and I'm a 6th grade Language Arts special education teacher. This is my 3rd year teaching and I am currently working on my masters in Instructional Technology through Georgia Southern University.

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  72. Hello. My name is Candice McPherson and I am an art teacher. I have been teaching for 20 years, and I am working on a media specialist master's degree.

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  73. Hi, I'm Jennifer Barfield and I am a SAHM while working on my Master's in Instructional Technology at GSU. I am married to a middle school teacher/coach and have a 20 month old daughter.

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  74. My name is Courtney Phillips and this is my first semester working on my master's thru GSU. I recently had my third child and I am not working right now. I hope find something for the upcoming year... Fingers crossed!

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  75. Hi, my name is Mandi Johnson. I am currently pursuing my master's in Instructional Technology through GOML at GSU. I have been teaching 5th grade math for three years in Effingham County.

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  76. My name is Debbie Corbitt. I teach technology to K-5 students at North Dodge Elementary School in Eastman, GA. I also taught 4th grade for 16 years. I am currently pursuing certification in Instructional Technology.

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  77. My name is Beth Prater, and I am a student at Georgia Southern University. I currently teach first grade in Houston County. This is my third year teaching first grade, and teaching overall.

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  78. Hi! I am Amanda Madsen and I teach a self-contained EIP ESOL 4th grade class in Marietta, GA. I received my undergrad in ECED from Georgia Southern and I am now pursuing my M.Ed. in Instructional Tech.

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  79. My name is Chandler Kelly and this is my first semester at GSU. I recently graduated from GSW in Americus. I hope to find a job soon for the upcoming year.

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  81. My name is Dr. Debra Chester. I am an adjunct ITEC professor at Georgia Southern University and a media specialist at Mattie Lively Elementary School in Statesboro, Georgia. I look forward to blogging about this controversial topic with other professionals.

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  82. Hi! I am Rebecca Bolton. I am getting my Masters at Auburn University in elementary education curriculum. I will graduate in May 2009.

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  84. Hi, my name is Rebecca Petty. I'm a graduate student at Auburn University in the elementary education program. I also teach third grade and love it!

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  85. Hi, my name is Sarah Hillyer and I am a graduate student at Auburn University pursuing a degree in Library Media. I currently teach 2nd grade in Auburn, Alabama.

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  86. Hello my name is O'Rhonda Ingram. Currently, I am an 8th grade Georgia History teacher. I have been teacing 11 years. I am enrolled at Georgia Southern pursuing a Masters to become a Media Specialist.

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  87. Hello my name is Laura Maples. I am a graduate student at Auburn University, and am working on my master's degree in Library Media. Also, I have been teaching fourth grade at Beauregard Elementary for four years.

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  88. The "read banned books" is currently sold out at stickergiant.com but they are a nice site...I have had no trouble ordering from them.

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  89. Hello my name is Alyce Spencer. I am currently working on my media specialist degree. I recently got married, but I am still using my old name. I have no pets and a 6 year old daughter.

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  90. Hi my name is Amanda Waters and I am currently working on my masters degree in media through GSU. I also teach Kindergarten at a local elementary school and I love finding new ways to introduce them to technology.

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  91. My name is Sherri Barajas. I’ve been in the education field for the past 13 years. I have enjoyed the teaching profession and have a deep appreciation for the opportunity to touch so many young lives.

    For the past twelve years as the art teacher at BCHS, but recently I felt it was time to leave the classroom and pursue a degree that will allow me time to develop my own personal artistic skills, yet allow me to remain in the education field. As an artist and teacher, I’ve developed a love of research and the integration of various technologies and media in class presentations. I discovered along with my flare for artistic creativity, I am also quite the TECHNO GEEK! Yes… I am an artistic geek… and proud of it! As a media specialist, I have a found a cool way to creatively merge my interest in these areas and still be involved with students and teachers, but in a more supportive role, while having time outside of school to develop my artistic endeavors.

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  92. Hi my name is Samantha McClendon. I am currently finishing my bachelor's in elementary education and will graduate in May. I plan to start my master's degree sometime in the near future.

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  93. Hello! My name is Stephanie McWilliams. I am a sixth grade teacher at Diamond Elementary School in Ft. Stewart, GA. I am in the online program at GSU.

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  94. My name is Autumn Medlin and I am a student at Auburn University currently working on my masters degree in Elementary Education. I teach 4th grade in Opelika, Alabama.

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  95. My name is Amy Boling and I currently teach kindergarten in Hall County. I have been teaching for 18 years.

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  96. Hello! My name is Mindy Pennycuff. I am a graduate student at Auburn University where I am working towards a Masters degree in Library Media Education. I taught 2nd grade for two years in Kentucky, but I am currently teaching 3 year olds at a preschool in Auburn, Alabama.

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  97. My name is Amanda Guthrie and I am a graduate student at Auburn University working towards a masters in Elementary Education. I teach 4th grade in Opelika, Alabama

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  98. Hi. My name is Joy Jensen and I teach first grade at Oglethorpe Point Elementary on Saint Simons Island. I have been teaching for 10 years.

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  99. Hi, my name is Jacinta McClain-Thomas. I am a graduate student at Auburn University. I am happily married, and we have two handsome sons.

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  100. My name is Brynn Beavers and I teach 6th grade math in Evans, Georgia. I am in the Instructional Technology at Georgia Southern.

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  101. My name is Jennie Viers. I am currently working parttime for Kennesaw State University and live in Cumming GA. I am in the add on program at GSU.

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  102. My name is Keith Thomas. I am currently teaching middle school social studies in the North Georgia area and taking courses in instructional technology at Georgia Southern University.

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  103. My name is Debra Wingate. I am currently working on my media certification at Georgia Southern University. I have been an elementary teacher for 12 years.

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  104. My name is Kimberly Davis. I'm currently working on completing my media certification at Georgia Southern. I've been a teacher for three years and taught children at risk for drop out prevention and alternative education.

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  105. Greetings,
    My name is Tracee Pearson. I am an online student at GSU. This is my 13th year teaching elementary school.

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