The creativity and innovation of 6th graders in Southeastern Kentucky brought Science to life in 2016, as the “Lab Ratz” shared wacky Science experiments with students from one corner of the world to the other through the creation of Science You Tube videos. This year my STEAM students will “Go Big or Go Home!” Every unit will include STEAM e…Read More

I am a library media specialist at North Magoffin Elementary. This year I wanted to focus on providing students with more engaging lessons that will create life-long learners with problem-solving skills. With this project, I am able to participate in EDU Escape the Classroom lessons and create several different “Escape Room” type games. Students…Read More

Just wanted to take the time to update you on what Ms. Rebecca Potter and I are trying to do this year. We are working on another documentary with even a greater number of students involved in the filmmaking process. Actually, we are working on 2 documentaries: the main production is titled “Heroes On Every Hand: They Just Never Told Us” which…Read More

I would like to be able to end a scene-filming project with a polished finished product that students could share online on an educational YouTube Channel showcasing the final projects in our Drama class. This would allow them the opportunity to learn about directing and film-editing.

It is so hard for me to believe I have been blessed to work as a school librarian in Kentucky for 31 years! Last year, I did my first innovative grant project titled Listen and Doodle. It was very successful and my students are still enjoying using the resources funded through that grant. This year I have been given another awesome opportunity…Read More