Hello, my name is Kelley Dieffenbach (Dee-fin-bok) and I am participating in the Math Specialist Graduate program at NC State. My passion and excitement for reading is made very obvious to my students when I read aloud. My teammates have told me many times they know I'm doing a readaloud when they can hear my voice ringing through the walls. I can't help it, I just get so excited! This passion stemmed from growing up in a home with an abundance of books, as well as witnessing my family constantly reading.
My favorite book as I was growing up was The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. Initially, I was drawn to read this book because of the beautiful illustrations. However, it later became my favorite story for more than just aesthetic reasons: I truly enjoyed the lesson the story taught. I loved reading along as the main character transformed from being a selfish braggart to a kind, generous friend. This story gave me the hope that throughout my life I would come across many altruistic people who I could also share myself with.
As you note, this is a beautiful book, both visually and in story. I'm glad you share your enthusiasm for reading with your students!
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