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Mrs. Mandy Ellis
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Wilder-Waite Elementary School
Hometown:
Woodstock, IL
Class Information:
Room Number: 8
Students per Class: 15
Class Description:
It is reading frenzy in my classroom. As a special education teacher, my focus, and focus of my students, is to close the gap in reading. We work relentlessly on reading strategies that focus on the five pillars of reading: Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Fluency. My students struggle with reading, but often, there are not enough resources that can be allocated to them. I want to make reading a good experience for them and give them the confidence to become successful in their classrooms and with reading. I am the special education teacher for grades 3-5 for my building. I also serve as the intervention specialist for our school's "Student Success Team." I serve as a resource for all teachers when they are searching for technology or adaptations for their struggling students. The staff at our school works collaboratively to find successful adaptations and accommodations for all students.
Position:
Special Services Teacher
Needs:
-Digital Camcorder -Digital Voice Recorder -SpellingAces Talking Dictionaries
My Philosophy:
I believe all students can learn. I believe that Dr. Seuss said it best when he wrote, '"We've taught you that the Earth is round, that red and white make pink, and something else that matters more; we've taught you how to think!" I believe in the power of self-determinationin students with special needs and the importance of self advocacy, reflection, and metacognition.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am originally from Woodstock, Illinois- Home of the movie, "Groundhog Day." I now live in Dunlap with my husband, Brett. We are avid Bradley University Basketball Fans and University of Iowa Hawkeye Football Fans. We enjoy volunteering in our community through a variety of organizations. In particular, I am on the Junior League of Peoria's Peoria PlayHouse Committee and am working on bringing an interactive Children's Museum to Glen Oak Park! I also serve on the Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria's executive committee to attract and retain young professionals in the Peoria area. We also love to travel.
College and Degrees:
I graduated from Bradley University with my Bachelor's Degree in special education and elementary education in May 2004. I earned a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a reading endorsement in May 2007. I am pursuing post graduate work at Illinois State University in the Director of Special Education Program
Activities:
volunteerism, professional development, football, and basketball
Favorite Books:
anything Nicholas Sparks, Luanne Rice, or Jack Prelutsky:)
Favorite Quotes:
"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abraham Lincoln
Why Do I Teach?:
To empower students with special needs to meet their highest potential.