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 (Formally known as Ms. Dominy) 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 very active and wonderful boys named Ethan (7) and Hudson (4). Ethan is a second grader at Eagle Ridge and a great baseball player! Hudson is in the three/four year-old classroom at Little Caterpillar Day School and an awesome colorer! 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!

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Blinkies that describe ME!

Professional

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

I am in the Masters Program at Walden University. I am studying for a Masters degree in Early Childhood Language and Literacy Program.

Please click the picture below to view my Graduate Student Portfolio.

I have 13 years of teaching experience in Pre-Kindergarten, First grade, and my true love-Kindergarten!

I have had the pleasure of working with a wonderful Paraprofessional for 6 years - Mrs. Terrie Wood.

I have been trained and certified in the following fields

1. Intergrating Technology into education	4. High Scope Curriculum certified (Pre-K)
2. 4 Blocks of Literacy	5. Reading First
3. New! GKIDS assessment program

 

Accomplishments & Awards

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia Southern University - 1996 Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society member and graduate- 1994-1996 Elected as the Lead teacher over the Pre-Kindergarten program in Baldwin Co. by The Office Of School Readiness - 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 Nominated for Georgia Master Teacher Program - 2007 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.

A Special thanks to the following sites for the blinkies!