WELCOME

Welcome to Reflections from "Reada". As you can see, "Reada" is a play on my real name. Since Reading is one of my passions and the primary purpose of this blog is to reflect on my experiences as a reading teacher, it seemed appropriate. For a while now, I've thought about starting a blog. January is a time of new beginnings, so here I am.

I've been a teacher for many years, but most of that time was spent in the classroom. I have taught most grades from second to ninth. During the summer, I am an adjunct professor, teaching graduate courses in reading. For the last seven years, I have worked as a Reading specialist. Six of those years were spent teaching remedial reading classes in a large, suburban middle school. This is my second year, working as a reading specialist in Elementary school (same large suburban school district). This blog is an attempt to capture the diversity of this position and to reflect on the insights, ideas, lessons, and experiences that make my job so challenging and rewarding. Comments and reflections from others are welcome. I believe that good teaching requires a commitment to openess and a willingness to share. Welcome!