[MOSAIC] from Jennifer

[CNJPALMER at aol.com]

Hello everyone! 
It is my great privilege to moderate the mosaic list while Ginger is on  
sabbatical. She leaves very big shoes to fill but I know you all will help me to  
keep the conversation focused as well as enlightening to all who  participate! 
 
As a way of introducing myself to everyone, I thought I would let you know  a 
little of my background. I have been teaching for 15 years now. I was a late  
starter...worked in business out of college and then took a pay cut to become 
a  first grade teacher...a move I have never regretted. During my time in  
first grade, I became National Board Certified...something that I am very  proud 
of. Since then, I moved into the position of reading specialist and  also 
teach Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties part time. 
 
My interests, naturally are comprehension strategies but also staff  
development and teacher training.   I already moderate two listservs  here in 
Maryland: one for Maryland National Board candidates and one small  one for the 
reading specialists in my district. It was a very great honor to be  asked to 
moderate this list which has been a crucial part of my own staff  development for 
the past several years. I have been a frequent participant in  discussions and 
have signed all my email as Jennifer, Maryland.
 
We have had some amazing conversations over the summer and as the school  
year starts, I hope that this can continue to be the place to share thoughts and  
ideas about reading comprehension and reflect on our teaching in a  risk-free 
forum. 
 
I know you all will join me in wishing Ginger a restful sabbatical and look  
forward to her eventual return at the end of one year.
Jennifer



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