All+About+Your+Teacher

Hello Everybody! It's so nice to "cyber-meet" you. I'm Mrs. Gray and this page is all about who I am!  Currently, I am a student at Metro State University. I have been diligently working towards my degree and certification in Elementary Special Education. Only a couple more years and I'll be featured in a classroom near you! HOORAY!! Outside of school, I am happily married and have five beautiful children, (four of my own and a great little step-son). We have a great time together and enjoy doing anything that has to do with being outdoors...especially gardening. Our family also has a couple of great pets; a dog named Mr. Rowdy Howard Gaines and a sly fox of a cat who goes by "Marcel". Alongside of the rest of us, they are wonderful additions to our already flourishing family.  I'm so happy to have been given the opportunity to be not only a mother, but to someday become a teacher. I have always had a special place for kids in my heart and can't wait to become part of your family too!

Technology in the Classroom In this day and age technology seems to be everywhere. From cellphones, to e-readers to e-mail, it's almost impossible not to encounter some form of technology on a daily basis. While the extent to which technology is a regular part of our lives can sometimes be overwhelming or even frustrating, it can also be something that brings with it a plethora of opportunity. These advances in technology can provide options for accessibility, accommodation, support and creativity that were once only considered bright ideas or hopes held high for the future. So my question to you, is why wouldn't we want technology in our classrooms? Despite any of our underlying concerns about integrating technology into education, the fact that remains is our world is one built around the evolution of technology. This is true for many various fields such as medicine, science, engineering, and yes, even education. If we are to provide our kids with the tools that they need to be successful in the world beyond school and home, then we need to be adamant about providing them with an education that is inline with the current trends and advances that are driving the workforce, on every level available.

So Why Should You Hire Me Anyway?  As I said before, at this point in my "career", I am still working towards obtaining my degree and certification in special education. So as you may have correctly assumed, I don't have any fancy qualifications to wave around in hopes of persuading you that I am the best candidate for the position. What I do have is a genuine love for children and a deep seeded desire to uplift those in need of support. I believe that each child is born with the capacity to learn and grow, if given the opportunity to do so. I am a proponent for equality, differentiated instruction, positive behavior reinforcement and individualized education. Above all, I want so badly to be a positive part of the success story that belongs to our future generations of exceptional learners.

 Modeled after my sons' Cub Scout motto, "I will promise to always do my best" and to ensure that the needs of our children are placed at the forefront of any decisions that I make. As cliche as it sounds, I really do want to make a difference and promise that if given the chance, I will do all that I can to make a positive difference in the children's lives that I have the opportunity to work with. And that, is why you should hire me, (or at least keep me in the files for future reference!)