Welcome to Mrs. Zappe’s 5th Grade Reading and Writing Class

What Supplies to Bring: Composition Notebook – wide ruled Composition Notebook – wide ruled Blue binder Blue binder Dividers Dividers Personal pencil sharpener Personal pencil sharpener 2 pencils 2 pencils Fiction book (fake story) Fiction book (fake story) Nonfiction book (true events) Nonfiction book (true events)

About Mrs. Zappe I’ve been in education for seventeen I’ve been in education for seventeen years (as a P.E. teacher, a coach, an years (as a P.E. teacher, a coach, an athletic administrator and an English teacher). I’m certified to teach the following areas: I’m certified to teach the following areas: English, P.E., ESL, English, P.E., ESL, Reading Specialist, and Generalist EC-6

K-12 Education I attended Frisco ISD for grades K-12 (when FISD had one 3A school). I attended Frisco ISD for grades K-12 (when FISD had one 3A school). I played the trombone with Frisco High School and continue to play piano. I played the trombone with Frisco High School and continue to play piano. I lettered in volleyball, basketball, and track. I lettered in volleyball, basketball, and track.

College Education I played volleyball for Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a minor in English. I played volleyball for Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a minor in English. I was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Oklahoma and earned a Master’s Degree in Sport Management and Behavior. I was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Oklahoma and earned a Master’s Degree in Sport Management and Behavior.

Education (continued) I completed my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy Studies from UTA. I completed my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy Studies from UTA. I attained my principal certification through I attained my principal certification through Texas A&M University – Commerce. Texas A&M University – Commerce. I plan to pursue my doctorate in Educational Administration. I plan to pursue my doctorate in Educational Administration.

Personal Information I just celebrated my 16 th wedding anniversary with my husband, Andy. I just celebrated my 16 th wedding anniversary with my husband, Andy. We enjoy camping, doing projects around the house, and going to Norman for OU games. We enjoy camping, doing projects around the house, and going to Norman for OU games.

Personal Information Andy is a school bus driver; he enjoys doing triathlons and mountain climbing. Andy is a school bus driver; he enjoys doing triathlons and mountain climbing. Max is in 5 th grade (in Frisco ISD), and he plays the piano and the cello. Max is in 5 th grade (in Frisco ISD), and he plays the piano and the cello. Jake is in Kindergarten and enjoys playing piano and soccer. Jake is in Kindergarten and enjoys playing piano and soccer.

The Zappe family has two chocolate labs, Penny (6 months) The Zappe family has two chocolate labs, Penny (6 months) and Behr (7 years). and Behr (7 years).

Beliefs regarding the professional learning environment Use professionalism to plan ahead. Use professionalism to plan ahead. Have a plan, a back up plan, and a back up to the back up plan. Have a plan, a back up plan, and a back up to the back up plan. Dress for success. Dress for success. Start on time. End on time. Start on time. End on time. Stay positive. Stay positive. Be proactive not reactive. Be proactive not reactive.

Overall Educational Philosophy Put people first Put people first Make connections to people and previous learning. Make connections to people and previous learning. You need three positive comments to counteract one negative comment You need three positive comments to counteract one negative comment Consider offering variety for various learners: visual, auditory and kinesthetic Consider offering variety for various learners: visual, auditory and kinesthetic

Role of Students in the Learning Environment Be prepared. Be prepared. Plan ahead. Plan ahead. Be positive. Be positive. Go the extra mile when needed. Go the extra mile when needed. Use school to learn life skills. Use school to learn life skills.

Role of Parents in the Learning Environment Take an active role in reading. Take an active role in reading. Male reading role models are especially vital to success Male reading role models are especially vital to success Become involved in the learning process and interact with your son or daughter regarding their day Become involved in the learning process and interact with your son or daughter regarding their day

Thanks! I’m looking forward to a great year.