Joy+M.

=**Joy M.** =



**I teach students in K-5 as a Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher.**
**Learn more about my school and my department by visiting my school web site:** []

**Few Facts about myself:**

 * 1) **I recently took a helicopter ride over the Grand Prix in Baltimore, MD. It was such a unique experience to see the city from a different perspective and a wonderful anniversary present!**
 * 2) ** I love to read and collect children's books. **
 * 3) **I have taught elementary school for 7 years and have never stayed in a position for more than 2 years.**
 * 4) **I attended a performing arts school as a child. The experience allowed me to take violin lessons in kindergarten, perform at distinguished places such as the Folger Theater and Wolf Trap, and enter contests in the arts. At the time, I didn't realize how lucky I was to be immersed in the arts throughout my elementary and middle school years.**

**I would like to learn more about resources and tools that are out there. I am looking for new ways to motivate my students.**
 * What I'd like to learn or get out of this course:**

**Jeopardy!, Scattegories, Taboo!**
 * My favorite game(s):**