I posted a bit about myself in the introductory blog which gave some of the guidelines, but I thought I would take a few minutes to expand on my original post. I told you that I have been in education for almost 20 years. However, I did not share any specific details about my experiences. I spent most of the years of my career in the School District of the City of Erie. I served as a classroom teacher, a literacy coach, and a reading specialist. I have a passion for working with middle school students. However, I have had lots of experience with young children because of my reading specialist experience.
Personally, I have been married almost 20 years and have two children, a 13-year-old and an 11-year-old. We enjoy lots of outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking, and camping. We have a black lab and a bichon frise who also love to be outside.
I am looking forward to meeting each of you and learning more about you!
Hello, so I got registred on here but I can't figure out how to post my blog on here. I did one but it just stays with the google blogs. Please let me know how I can can on here and transfer my intro blog. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat you just did would be how you post your blog. So, if you can just tell us a little bit about yourself, you will be in perfect shape! Thank you for exploring with us! :)
DeleteINTRODUCTION - BRENNAN PLUCKNETT
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Brennan Plucknett. I started my college experience in Dayton, Ohio, then moved back home to Erie where I switched majors and transferred to Edinboro. I am currently looking to graduate in the old Elementary Education program this year. Last semester, I had the opportunity to work at both Mill Village and Cambridge Springs elementary schools as part of my field experience.
I love music, both listening to it as well as playing it. I originally decided to study digital media in college with the intent of starting my own music recording studio, but eventually discovered that with a little bit of equipment and spare time, I could teach myself how to do the job for a lot less money. During my final semester as a digital media major, I started working part-time as a tutor at one of the local school districts outside of Dayton. I enjoyed the job a lot more than I had expected, and also found out that I had some natural talent for teaching. I credit my experiences working with those students in Dayton to be the motivational force that pushed me towards entering the education field.
Very awesome :)
DeleteThank you for sharing Brennan; what do you play?
DeleteHello my name is Ashlee Clifton and I am sure most of you know me or my name by now. I am very outgoing and outspoken but I love people and love making friends with new people. I am in my 6th year here at Edinboro, thank you to the not so fun pharmacy school, I am now going to be graduating in May. I have one brother, and four step brothers between my mom and dad's side. I am the oldest and only girl no matter what side you look at it, so I am one tough cookie. LOL I love reading, spending time with family and friends, shopping, going to the beach, ultimate frisbee, and of course TEACHING!!!! I am currently an ELED/ECED major so that is super fun. Right now I work at Giant Eagle here in the Boro so I'm sure some of you just had that light bulb moment where you go, "Oh that's how I know her!" HAHA So anyways, I am super excited to be student teaching and I love that May is just around the corner, which at the same time scares the crap out of me. Arizona here I come!
ReplyDeleteIt scares me too!! :-/ lol
DeleteThanks so much for sharing! Can you tell us about Arizona?
DeleteArizona is where my dad lives and where a big part of his side of the family lives. I have been wanting to move out there and live near him for a little while now. It has amazing weather, the land is so different and so beautiful in its own way, and I know they are in need of teachers out there. When I last went out to visit I really felt that it was where I was meant to be. :)
DeleteHello my name is Hannah Rankin. This is my fifth year at Edinboro University. I am an elementary/ special education major and I have loved every moment of it. I also was a part of the Edinboro swim team for four years and it is still a huge part of my life. I am from Oil City Pa, where my parents and two younger brothers still live. I plan on moving to Charleston South Carolina and teach there when I graduate in May. I am extremely excited about this change in my life. I just hope that I will be able to find a job. I enjoy watching and playing all sports my favorite is football and I am a huge Steelers fan. Along with hockey and pretty much any sport. I am excited about my student teaching experience but I cannot wait to see what my life has in store for me this coming May.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an exciting time for everyone! Thank you for sharing!
DeleteHannah I know you are going to be an amazing teacher! And remember to have room for visitors in SC and I will make room in AZ!
DeleteHello, my name is Autumn Pacholke. This is my fourth year at Edinboro. I am from Ashtabula Ohio. I am a middle level math and science education major. I love kids and doing pretty much anything outside. I am doing my student teaching at Wattsburg Middle school in a 5th grade science class and loving it. I have wanted to be a teacher ever since I was in 2nd grade. I can't wait to graduate and start the next chapter in my life.
ReplyDeleteI love that you have wanted to be a teacher almost your whole life; me too!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Christy Edinger. I always knew that I wanted to work with children; however, when I set-out to return to the classroom, my goal was to become a pediatric hematology oncology nurse. I know, you are probably thinking, "Wow! How did she end-up in education?" Well, my son, Mikie, was diagnosed with leukemia and passed away in 1994. I have always worked in the medical field and thought that it was my calling to become a registered nurse, but the more I thought about it the sad feeling losing Mikie came flooding back (not that it ever goes away). My husband and my brother approached me with the idea of teaching. I thought about it and decided to go for it! I am happy with my decision because I am still helping children. The best part is, I can help and watch them grow instead of wilt. I have a beautiful daughter and wonderful husband. Because of their support, I made it this far. I look forward to making a difference in not one child's life, but many. I can't wait until I can say, "I have arrived!" ...and I know that I didn't do it alone.
ReplyDeleteMy name is D’Anna Connelly. I was born and raised in Erie, PA as a single child. My hobbies include: karate (which I have been taking for a total of about 6 years), sports (both watching and playing), rollerblading, watching movies, creating artwork, listening to music, helping others, and spending time outside. I worked in the kitchen at Saint Vincent Health Center for 5 years and at Career Concepts as an administrative manager for about a year and a half. Unfortunately, in order to finish my student teaching requirements, I had to leave Career Concepts.
ReplyDeleteFor all 12 years of my schooling, I attended public schools. I started at Lincoln Elementary and then moved on to Woodrow Wilson Middle School. In middle school, I met many teachers that I am still close with today. In 2006, I graduated from Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy. From 6th grade through 10th grade, I accrued over 1500 hours of volunteer community service throughout the community. I have been in the local newspaper and on the local news many times for my efforts. During my high school years, I played a few intramural sports, including flag football, basketball, and volleyball. I also played JV and Varsity girls’ softball for the Central Falcons. After high school I went to Mercyhurst College for 2 years to pursue a Criminology/ Forensic Science degree. I decided the school and program did not fit me as well as I had hoped so I transferred to Edinboro. Currently, I am in my 7th year of college, 5th year at Edinboro University. I am now studying Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. I plan to graduate with my Bachelor’s degree this coming May.
Thank you for sharing! I did my student teaching at Lincoln Elementary and have spent lots of time at Wilson, too! I am glad you have found your passion. I started my career as a legal secretary because I didn't think I would be able to put myself through college. Once I had my job I just knew that somehow, someway I had to be a teacher. . . . I have never second guessed that decision. It is truly a wonderful profession with many opportunities. --Mrs. Ciecierski
ReplyDelete