Welcome to E.K.B. Instructional Technology! I am Erin and come September I will be teaching first grade for the first time! This will also be my first time teaching in a regular education classroom since student teaching in 2006. For the past 8 years I have been a special education teacher. In that time I have taught at an out-placement high school, an urban middle school, and 2 suburban elementary schools. This past year I created a technology and hands-on learning program for children with severe disabilities. It was amazing to see how, when used properly, iPads can enhance a student's learning, ability to participate, and communication skills.
I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media from Marist College in 2005. Immediately upon graduation I enrolled in a Master of Science in Teaching program at St. Thomas Aquinas College. I graduated with dual certification in elementary and special education in two states. This past year I became a Google Certified Educator and completed a 20 hour online Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training. I am excited to formally continue my education and learn new ways to bring technology into my classroom through UNH's 6th Year Certificate in Instructional Technologies & Digital Media Literacy program.
Outside of being a teacher, I love to dance, bake cupcakes, use Photoshop, take & teach Zumba classes, go for bike rides, peruse/try Pinterest ideas, talk with my mom for hours on end, watch superhero movies with my husband, and dress up my guinea pig Stewie in silly hats (check out the "About" page to see what I mean for that last one).
I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media from Marist College in 2005. Immediately upon graduation I enrolled in a Master of Science in Teaching program at St. Thomas Aquinas College. I graduated with dual certification in elementary and special education in two states. This past year I became a Google Certified Educator and completed a 20 hour online Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training. I am excited to formally continue my education and learn new ways to bring technology into my classroom through UNH's 6th Year Certificate in Instructional Technologies & Digital Media Literacy program.
Outside of being a teacher, I love to dance, bake cupcakes, use Photoshop, take & teach Zumba classes, go for bike rides, peruse/try Pinterest ideas, talk with my mom for hours on end, watch superhero movies with my husband, and dress up my guinea pig Stewie in silly hats (check out the "About" page to see what I mean for that last one).