The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

-Eleanor Roosevelt

Welcome to my "Kindergarten World". Below are a few things about me. I hope you enjoy!

Personal

Hello! My name is Rhonda Crane and I am a kindergarten teacher at Eagle Ridge Elementary School. I knew I wanted to be a teacher since I was very young. Playing school with baby dolls and wanting to be the teacher's pet were my prerequisites to education. As a young girl, I would often be found teaching all of my dolls and stuffed animals how to sit still and pay attention to the teacher.

I am married to Christopher Edward Crane, and I have two wonderful boys and a beautiful girl. Ethan is 10 and enjoys playing baseball & basketball. Hudson is 7 and loves baseball & his Rilla. Lilly is 2 and loves dancing & singing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". They are my pride and joy in life! Below you will see a small slide show of all the things that mean the most to me!

The Things I love the most in life!

Our Family Vacation 2012-Pigeon Forge, TN

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Family Pictures 2011-2012

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Lilly's 1st birthday!

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Professional

I DID IT!!! I earned my Masters of Science in Education with a specialization in Reading and Literacy from Walden University in 2010.

I graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education in 1996.

I have 16 years of teaching experience in Pre-Kindergarten, First grade, and my true love-Kindergarten!

I have been trained and certified in the following fields

1. Intergrating Technology into education	5. Reading First
2. 4 Blocks of Literacy	6. Standard Based Classroom & Instruction
3. GKIDS assessment program	7. Differentiation in Instruction
4. High Scope Curriculum certified (Pre-K)	8. Common Core Standards

 

Accomplishments & Awards

Alpha Epsilon Xi Honor Society member and graduate-2008-2010 Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia Southern University - 1996 Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society member and graduate- 1994-1996 Taught in the Pre-Kindergarten program in Baldwin County - 1996-1997 Nominated for Who's Who Among American Educators - 1997, 1998, 2004, & 2006 Nominated for Cambridge Who's Who For Prestigious Professionals - 2008 Team Leader for Kindergarten - 2003-2004, 2007-2008 Chosen to teach The Supplemental Tutoring Service Program for at-risk students - 2006-2007, & 2007-2008 Various website awards for my web-paging (See the link for "Website awards" on main page)

 

Mission Statement

I believe that all children can learn, if given the right tools. Our classroom will strive to be a place where all children will have the opportunity to show their individual strengths and build upon their unique differences. I believe that education and learning should be fun, exciting, and challenging. If young children develop a love for learning at an early age, that love will continue to grow as they do. Through the use of projects, hands-on activities, technology, and cooperative learning I will do my part to encourage and motivate each child to achieve at their highest level and develop into life-long learners. I know that education is a partnership between home, school, and community. Through working together, we can make Kindergarten an enjoyable and challenging experience.

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