Let Me Introduce Myself...

         

Hello, my name is MaryAnne.

I am so excited to start this semester as I head down the backstretch towards graduation.

I was born in Georgia, spent my teenage years in Massachusetts. I dabbled in Vegas and Florida looking for a place that felt like home. Finally, around 16 years ago, I moved to NC and everything fell into place.

This is where I met my wonderful husband...

and two families became one... 

Meet the family......



Abi













Alexander











Dale















Patrick and his wife Heather
   















Last but not least, their son Bradley. 
Grammie's little pumpkin!

My mom and me Mother's Day 2013

I lost my best friend 6 short months ago. My heart is still broken...





?Hobbies?

Musical theater is a passion I share with my children. We belong to a local theater group in Brunswick County, Brunswick Little Theatre. BLT is a local theater that provides theatrical outlets for people of all ages. Below is a few pictures of past shows. We all have big personalities so why not share with everyone. 

Math is...

To me Math is and evil necessity. I takes me a little longer than most to figure out a complex problem. That being said I do enjoy the feel of accomplishment when I get a concept. That "AH-HA" moment, that since of achievement is something that everyone enjoys. 

I want to get my student excited to learn not only Math but all subject matter. I want to share that "AH-HA" moment with them and build upon that. I do feel that I can be successful in teaching Math and my students will enjoy the learning experience. 

I believe that Elementary mathematics should be fun and engaging. Children should be challenged to think outside the box, to push their thinking, to be inquisitive. 

Being good at math means that one never gives up. They ask questions and think through their answers. If at first they don't succeed the try again. I have always said we never fail unless we stop trying. 

My job is to be the support in the learning process. I will assist my students in making their way through each step of learning. Giving guidance, advice and a hint or two along the way, being careful not to take away too much control. To truly appreciate your "Ah-Ha" moment you have to be the facilitator. 

The Conversation

The person I chose is the well know comedian, Lucille Ball. Through great adversity she became a star and stayed forever humble. I am a comedian at heart and share the same dead-pan humor as this late, great star. 

One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.

Lucille Ball. (2014). The Biography Channel website. Retrieved 01:13, Jan 16, 2014, from http://www.biography.com/people/lucille-ball-9196958.