My Creations

My friends and family have been encouraging me for years to publish my creations. I love to create things for my classroom and my colleagues. I have been teaching at Strawberry Knoll Elementary since 1989 as a First, Second, & Third grade teacher. In 2000, I became the staff development teacher at my school. In this role, I have the opportunity to create resources and graphics for many teachers besides just my own little classroom. I LOVE doing this. I LOVE my job. I would like to have my own little classroom once again, but I believe that I am more effective in the role that I am currently in. I LOVE being a staff development teacher. (I know.. I already said that... but it's important!)  My principal, Frank Kaplan, provides me with autonomy to set my own schedule and set my own goals. My mission hasn't changed over the years. I work to support the staff and students of Strawberry Knoll Elementary School.  Recently, my father, Jim Kelly, sent me a newspaper article about the top seller on Teachers Pay Teachers. So, I did a little research. I started following some of the talented and creative teachers that provide resources to the teachers of our wonderful country (http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com). I started looking into  copyright laws . I started looking for good graphics that I could use or purchase. I dug deeper into the Common Core State Standards , to begin focusing myself on what is important for kids to know, thus helping me to decide what is important for teachers to use in the classroom. I've been bitten by the bug and this is just the beginning. So, stay tuned and bear with me as I continue to learn, create, and explore.
Carrie