Showing posts with label Awards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Awards. Show all posts

Thursday, June 28, 2012

A blog award

I am so happy to have received 

I want to give a BIG thanks and shout out to Aimee from Pencils Books and Dirty Looks.

The rules for this award include:
  1. Thank the blogger that nomiated you.
  2. Include a link to their site.
  3. Include the award image in your post.
  4. Give 7  random facts about yourself.
  5. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award.
  6. When nominating include a link to the blog you nominated. 
  7.  Let the bloggers know you nominated them.
So here are the 7 random facts about me:
  1. I am an elementary teacher. I have taught Pre-K, K, first, third, and fifth. I will be adding Gifted to the list next year as I will be one of the Gifted Resource teachers at my school.
  2. My sister and I teach at the same school. This is a wonderful thing.
  3. I have 3 amazing children that I would not trade for anything.
  4. I was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2006. This is the highlight of my teaching career.
  5. I am a vegetarian (most of the time).
  6. I love Disney.
  7. I enjoy blogging especially in the summer because I have more time.

Now for those versatile bloggers I am nominating. Drum Roll.....









(The reason and my inspiration for blogging.)







Ms. Bongers at Life in 4B




 Hope King at Second Grade Shenanigans




Ginger at Ginger Snaps

 
Laura Chandler at Corkboard Connections




Whew! This blog post is long and required a lot of linking and adding pictures. Be sure to check out these awesome blogs.

Now off to the pool with my kids!









Wednesday, March 7, 2012

I love blogging!


I HAVE NOT blogged as much this year as I would like, but....
Well, anyway I am so happy to be a teacher blogging. I love to blog stalk (oops! I mean read) other teacher blogs. Anyway, I have met so many dedicated people in our fight to make education be the TOP priority for not only those that teach, but those that are administrators, parents, parents, and just members of society that care and value education. Thank you to all those. Thank you to all those that also share everyday.
I am so delighted to have received such a sweet award from Emily at Circus of Learning.
Here are the rules:
 1. Just post a link back to the person who sent it to you.
2. Follow that person.
3. Pass the award on to some other amazing bloggers.
 So--I am passing this award to:



Wednesday, November 30, 2011

I'm Ecstatic! Thank you!


I am ecstatic! I have received an award from Keri at Teach Play Smile. Thanks, Keri I really needed a self-esteem boost.

The Sunshine Award rules are:
1. Thank the person who gave this award and write a post about it.
2. Answer the following questions below.
3. And pass the award to 10~12 fabulous bloggers, link their blogs and let them know you awarded them.

* Favorite Color? 
My favorite color is green.  I love green (all shades)!

* Favorite Animal?
I really do not have a favorite animal so...I will choose an alligator because at a previous school the firsties and myself all had a jungle/safari team and chose an animal that went with our last name. I chose alligators. Therefore, I refer to my students as Allen's Awesome Alligators. I have acquired lots of alligators.

* Favorite Number? 
My favorite number is
* Favorite Drink? 

I really do not drink a lot of caffeine, but when I do I prefer Mountain Dew.
I also love 100% Ocean Spray Cranberry Juices.
On cold winter nights, I love homemade hot chocolate.






* Facebook or Twitter?
I am a member of both, but I only FB.

* Your Passion? 
My passion is my family. I love my hubby and three children. They are my world.
* Giving or Getting Presents?
Well--Honestly, I love both!

* Favorite day? My most favorite day of the year is Christmas.

* Favorite flowers? 
My most favorite flowers are lillies and hygrandeas.

 

Choosing my favorite blogs was difficult...I love most all teacher ones! Here are a few:

First Grade A La Carte My inspiration for beginning to blog and a great friend! Check out her games!
Pitner's Potpourri Check out her games!
3rd Grade Gridiron A Georgia Buddy
Life in 4B I love her lessons! Very Inspiring!
Ashleigh's Education Journey Another Georgia Buddy

Check out all these blogs and the others on my blogroll too!