Mrs. Madden In 2nd Grade!	Mrs. Madden Teaching 2nd Grade!

SCHOOL: Bell's Crossing Elementary

GRADE: 2nd Grade

CONTACT INFO: 355-3800

amadden@greenville.k12.sc.us

ABOUT MRS. MADDEN:

I graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1997 (Go Gamecocks!) with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I received my Master's degree in Elementary Education from Columbia College in 2001. This is my tenth year teaching second grade. I taught at Brushy Creek Elementary for six years, Blythe Academy for three years, and now I'm happy to be at Bell's Crossing! I live in Simpsonville with my husband, Andy, and our cat, Maggie. In my spare time I like to read, eat out, work on the computer, and SHOP! I am currently trying to pick up the game of golf.

MISSION FOR OUR CLASS:

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. I am available at anytime for parent conferences, concerns, or questions. Through working together, we can make 2nd grade an enjoyable and challenging experience.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AWARDS:

2007	Click to read about our class at Education World!
2007	Who's Who Among America's Teachers
2006-2007	Alliance for Quality Education Grant   "Traveling with Tall Tales" Donors Choose Grant   "Whodunnit? Mysteries Across the Curriculum"
2006	Blythe Academy PTA Teacher of the Year
2005-2006	Disney Teacher of the Year Nominee
2005	Alliance for Quality Education Grant   "All for Math and Math for All"
2003-2004	Top Ten Finalist for Greenville Co. District Teacher of the Year
2003-2004	Brushy Creek Elementary Teacher of the Year
2003 (October)	Teacher of the Week - Greenville News
2003	Trained as an Intel Teach to the Future Master Teacher
2002-2003	Achieved National Board Certification (Early Childhood/Generalist)
2002	Became a Technology Instructor for Greenville County Schools
2002	Attended Science P.L.U.S. Institute
2001-2002	Service Learning Grant ("Community Crusaders") Alliance for Quality Education Grant ("Learning is in the Bag") PTA Grant ("Check Us Out")
2000-2001	National Advisory Board Member - CTELL Project
2000-2001	Brushy Creek's Reading Teacher of the Year

"Computers will never replace teachers, but teachers who use computers will 
replace teachers who do not."     ~unknown  

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