My name is Amber Edwards. I teach 7th grade math. Reading has always been my weakness and my least favorite subject. I went to Christopher Newport University and earned a BS in Biology. After school I decided I wanted to teach and entered teaching through the lateral entry program. I decided that teaching Math was my passion and am in the Masters of Elementary Education Math Specialist Program. As a 7th grade teacher I spend my day teaching the one subject I am passionate about, Math. I admire elementary teachers because they have to be enthusiastic and a specialist in all of the subjects which is a huge challenge. .
Growing up I spent most of my time outside playing. When I did stop to read I enjoyed reading a variety of Dr. Seuss books. I also enjoyed reading these books to my younger brother when he was a toddler.
What I liked most about the Dr. Seuss collection was the rhyme and excitement in each story. I also like the illustrations in Dr. Seuss books. I have a lot to learn in this class because I have no experience with teaching or analyzing children's literature. I have a lot to learn in this class.
Amber, I am so glad to have your perspective as an (exclusive) math teacher and STEM-oriented person. We will have a lot to learn from you as well, as a less-enthusiastic reader and an expert math teacher who can help us think about bringing children's literature to math instruction.
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