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Mrs. Madden in Mrs. Madden teaching
2nd Grade! 2nd Grade!
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Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Email is usually the quickest way to contact me. :)
School Phone: 864-355-3876
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 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 14th 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 in my fifth year at Bell's Crossing! I live in Simpsonville with my husband, Andy, our cat, Maggie, and our two Boxers, Chloe and Sampson. In my spare time I love to READ!!! I try to read at least one book per week, and I absolutely love suspensful books. I was born and raised in Greenville, so I'm lucky enough to have all of my family living in town. I go to the gym with my mom everyday for a bit of stress relief!
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My Class Mission & Teaching Philosophy
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.
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2009-2010
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 Greenville County District Reading Teacher of the Year
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2009-2010
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 Bell's Crossing Reading Teacher of the Year
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| 2008-2009 |
Donor's Choose Grant ("Weather Watchers") |
| 2007-2008 |
Donor's Choose Grant ("Faraway Fairytales")
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| 2006-2007 |
Alliance for Quality Education Grant ("Traveling with Tall Tales")
Donor's Choose Grant ("Whodunnit? Mysteries Across the Curriculum")
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
An Education World Featured Teacher
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| 2005-2006 |
Disney Teacher of the Year Nominee
Blythe Academy PTA Teacher of the Year |
| 2004-2005 |
Alliance for Quality Education Grant (""All for Math and Math for All")
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| 2003-2004 |
Trained as an Intel Teach to the Future Master Teacher
Teacher of the Week - Greenville News (October)
Top Ten Finalist for District Teacher of the Year
Brushy Creek Elementary Teacher of the Year |
| 2002-2003 |
Achieved National Board Certification (EC/Gen)
Became a Technology Instructor for Greenville County
Attended Science P.L.U.S. Institute
Service Learning Grant ("Community Crusaders") |
| 2001-2002 |
Alliance for Quality Education Grant ("Learning is in the Bag")
PTA Grant ("Check Us Out") |
| 2000-2001 |
Brushy Creek's Reading Teacher of the Year
National Advisory Board Member - CTELL Project
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| Mrs. Madden's Favorite Things |
| Season |
Fall |
| Holiday |
Halloween |
| Types of Food |
Mexican and Italian |
| Restaurants |
Sabroso's, McAlister's Deli |
| Candy |
Reisens, Flipz, Dove Dark Chocolate & any chocolate covered nuts! |
| Fruit |
Strawberries, Kiwi, Pineapple |
| Ice Cream |
Chocolate Peanut Butter |
| Drink |
Water, Lemonade, Starbucks Cream Frapuccinos |
| Authors (Adult) |
James Patterson, Janet Evanovich, Mary Higgins Clark, Sue Grafton, Jodi Picoult |
| Authors (Children) |
Patricia Polacco, Robert Muncsh |
| Flower |
Gerbera Daisy |
| Scent |
Coconut or Pumpkin Spice |
| TV Shows |
LOST, Amazing Race, Law & Orders, Project Runway |
| Vacation Spot |
any beach :) |
| Sports Team |
College Football - USC Gamecocks Racing - Hendrick Motorsports (#24) |
| Songs |
Imagine (John Lennon), Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd) |
| Other Interesting Tidbits |
| Wishes She Had |
....a green thumb! I can't even grow weeds. |
| Has Too Many |
...coffee mugs, and I hate the smell of coffee! :( |
| Never Has Enough |
...Sharpie Markers, books to read, time for all of my projects!! |
| Is Glad She Has |
...a husband who cooks and doesn't allow her near kitchen appliances! ;-) |
