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I'm Elle and I love kids and teaching more than anything (except maybe my husband Grant and my family). I've taught second grade, 5th grade math/science/social and am now moving districts to teach 4th grade ELAR and Social Studies in Marble Falls ISD!

During my year teaching sixth grade ELA, I began to love writing. I even had my own students blog! I love using technology when I teach as it's a great way to engage students and showcase their work. I'm always learning about new apps and websites so I'm using this blog as a way to share! Formerly, this blog was known as Embracing Educational Technology, but as I've gained more teaching experience, become part of the Teacher Instagram community, and developed professionally, I realized I had much more to share. I've taken the last four years off from blogging because teaching was so overwhelming, but I am excited to revive the blog!

Other things about me:

I most currently taught 2nd grade for three years and am moving districts to teach 4th grade!

I got married in September 2021 to my amazing husband. 

In San Antonio, I was part of the children's ministry team at my church where I  formed amazing relationships with our littlest members and their sweet parents!

I majored in theatre in college and love musical theatre. Arts education is something I truly value and I support the arts whenever I can. I love going to musicals at the Majestic and other area theatres.

I am a proud two-time Trinity Tiger alum and was a member of the San Antonio Chapter Alumni Association board. 

I was part of the best sorority at Trinity and am proud to be the Founding President of our Alumnae Council started in August 2016.

I can talk about education all day long. Especially if it involves educational technology.

Going to the gym five-six days a week is important to me. I try to stay healthy and have been an avid gym goer for the last 14 years.

I have a sweet cat named Chloe, who was rescued five years ago while I was living in San Antonio.



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