1. Welcome! ELEMENTARY READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS, TK-3 INSTRUCTOR, COLETTE BROOKS

2. Hi, I am Professor Brooks!  I’m so excited for the opportunity to join you on your educational journey!  For urgent needs or emergencies email me at: brooks.colette@ymail.com or call 818-691-9583.

3. My personal Background  I, like most of you, am balancing a busy professional life with a busy personal life.  I have been married for over 7 years with five beautiful boys. We’re a modern, blended family, with my husband giving me two bonus sons, 14 and 10, to add to our three together aged 6, 4, and 2.  In my free time I go on mini vacations to the grocery store.

4. My Professional Background  B.A., Liberal Arts, Hope International University, Fullerton, CA  Elementary Education Teacher Preparation Program at CSU Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA  M.A., Teaching and Learning with Technology from Ashford University, Online  I have over 15 years experience working with students in primary grades in school settings and in private instruction.

5. Why teach this Class?  Over 15 years of experience working with beginning readers.  I have developed tried and true methods for effective learning in the classroom.  The pleasure of equipping future teachers with knowledge and tools needed to promote literacy.  Literacy in the hands of students is POWERFUL!

6. Why Take This Class?  What was your experience learning to read and write?  Do you have fond memories of learning your letters, how to turn a page of a book, and writing your name? (I remember tagging my name on any paper I could find!).  Or did you have a negative experience learning to read and write? (I was made to relearn how to write since I held my pencil the “wrong way”.)  In this class we will study how to create an engaging and effective reading and writing program for students TK-3 rd grade.

7. How to succeed in this class!  Read, Read, Read!  Read the syllabus- this way you know what’s expected of you.  Read course announcements- check regularly for useful and pertinent information.  Read assignment descriptions, and class readings, thoroughly- This ensures accuracy and a comprehensive knowledge on what is being asked.