Meet Mrs. Bobbie Thompson ....
Background Info:Hello! My name is Bobbie Thompson. I grew up in very rural area of northern Michigan (Bitely) and attended Big Rapids High School. As I pursued my college degree, I moved closer and closer to Indiana and eventually settled in the Angola area to raise my family and do what I love doing -- teaching!
It is my goal to not only engage your child in challenging problem solving activities that are relevant to "real life", but to promote 21st skills that are essential to their future! Therefore, I do not "teach from a textbook" but create problem-based activities that are geared to push your child to see the world beyond the classroom and a textbook! BUT, it can't be done alone! This page is dedicated to give my student's parents information about their child's classroom and ways we can "work together" to ensure your son or daughter is the MOST successful! I am looking forward to "teaming up" with you and hope to talk with you soon! Additional Bio Information: * Education: - Bacholer's Degree in Elementary Education with Science Endorsement @ Tri-State University ~ Outstanding Future Educator Award ~ Dean's & President's Lists - Master's Degree in Education @ Indiana Weslyan University (3.99 GPA) * Worked at Eastside (17 years) - 7th & 8th grade Block leader (10 years) - Science Fair Coordinator - Future City Educator (1st year: Best Model Award & 4th Place Finalist) - Discovery DEN Star (2011 - ??) - Junior High Senate Advisor (13 years) - Varsity Volleyball Coach (14 years) - Volleyball Youth League Director (10 years) * Hobbies: Playing/coaching volleyball, collecting frogs, gardening, landscaping, cooking, spending time with my kids (Riley & Makailah) and their 4-H/sport teams |
Teaching Strategies ...Flipped Classroom
Project Based Learning (PBL) STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) 21st Century Inquiry-based Lessons Important Resources for Parents~ EDMODO - This is where many of the daily assignments will be posted and/or turned-in. Parents can track their child's progress by signing up for free using your child's "code" -- I will individually send you with your son's/daughter's personal code.
~ WONDERS = Reading Comprehension Program -- will include spelling words, phonics, and language Arts activities (parts o speech, grammar, etc.) -- I will send you individually your son's/daughter's personal code. ~ QUIA - An assessment tool for informal and formal tests/quizzes, as well as a place for student to review content. ~ DISCOVERY EDUCATION - Since I do not teach from a textbook, the students will not have a science textbook. At this site students will be able to access TONS of science information on-line that will help them "learn/reinforce" the material being "discovered". Each student has a log-in code and password -- email me if you would like your child's access code. This site also has parent resources to help with student work. |