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  Introductions

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  Hi!
  Thanks for joining this group!

  Let's use this area to introduce ourselves to each other. Do you have a blog or other social networking profiles you'd like to share?

  I know we can visit your profile here to see this info, but if you would leave a little information about yourself and what you are planning to read or are currently reading. If your book is listed, please add to the discussion (even if it's just your name so that others can see that you're reading that book). If your book is not listed, please feel free to add it to the group and start a discussion for it.

  If you have any suggestions, feel free to post them here or send me or John a note.

  Lee Kolbert started this discussion 3 years ago (edited). ( reply | permalink )

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  Loonyhiker (edited)

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  I'm Pat Hensley from South Carolina. I'm a retired special ed teacher who is now teaching on the university level. My blog is Successful Teaching (http://successfulteaching.blogspot.com). I'm "loonyhiker" on Twitter and Plurk. I am also on Facebook. I am excited about being a part of this group and seeing what interesting books there are to read. I'm not sure how to add a book to the group though so if anyone can tell me how to do that, I'd appreciate it. (Thanks Lee! I found it now that you pointed it out. And I forgot to thank y'all for starting this group!)

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  Lee Kolbert (edited)

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  Hi Pat,
  To add a book to our group, just add it to your own shelf first. Then over on the right, there's a link to add it to a group. Take a look here for a screenshot: http://skitch.com/kolbert/b1jw7/shelfari-addtogroup

  Thanks for joining the group!
  Lee

  (Too bad this discussion area doesn't allow HTML.)

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  Jeff J 

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  I'm Jeff Johnson, an educator for the past 25 years in Missouri, Florida and, now, Wisconsin. My favorite reads are generally in the non-fiction realm, books and articles that have to do with education, technology, history, politics and baseball.

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  Kelly H 

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  Hi. I'm Kelly Hines, a teacher and PD trainer in North Carolina. I'm been teaching for 10 years and have always been an avid reader. I will read just about anything! Some of my favorite fiction authors are Kathy Reichs, James Patterson, and Adriana Trigiani. I love regional fiction as well. I enjoy books about sports history, biographies and education-related writing. I am so excited to have this wonderful list of books to read for the summer. You can find my blog at http://keepingkidsfirst.wordpress.com. I am @kellyhines on Twitter and "Kelly Hines" on LinkedIn.

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  Susan G 

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  Hi. I'm Susan Gilley, technology coordinator at Bergman High School in Bergman, Arkansas. I love to read, but typically its more for social relaxation as opposed to reading for work related improvement. However, at a recent conference, some of the videos from Brain Rules were shared with our group, and I notice its on the list for summer reads. Therefore, my interest is peaked to read some of the books on the summer reading list. I don't have a blog, but do have a wiki page that I started this year. http://sgilley.wikispaces.com

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  Paula N 

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  Hi everyone. I'm Paula Naugle, a fourth grade teacher in New Orleans, Louisiana. I have been teaching for thirty-three years and love it more each day thanks to all the technology I have in my classroom. I am a Discovery STAR Educator. Reading has been a life-long hobby of mine. I spend my summers catching up on all the books I've heard about during the school year.

  Thanks to Lee for compiling this list for us to share this summer, and to John for starting this group on Shelfari. I look forward to our discussions.

  Website - http://www.freewebs.com/plnaugle/
  Blog - http://pnaugle.blogspot.com
  Twitter - plnaugle
  Skype - plnaugle
  Facebook - plnaugle

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  Theresa W 

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  Hi! I'm Theresa White, a K-5/9-12 Music teacher in Metro Detroit, MI. I am looking forward to networking with those in the group and with finding some fantastic reading suggestions from all of you! I have a 16-month-old daughter and am pregnant (due in September) with baby #2.

  My blog is http://theresawhite.edublogs.org, I am TheresaWhite on Twitter and theresawhite16 on Skype.

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  Doug B 

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  Hi All!

  I'm Doug Butchy, a 4-12 band director in Sharon, PA. I am just finishing up my 5th year in this position. I am also a "gigging" saxophone and clarinetist. I also have a lot of fun with my own big band. I am extremely interested in EdTech, and music, obviously. :) My wife is an English teacher and Classrooms for the Future Coordinator in a local school district, and we have a daughter who is two.

  Blog - http://dougbutchy.wordpress.com
  Twitter - dougbutchy
  Skype - dougbutchy
  Band Website - http://myspace.com/dougbutchybigband

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  Sean W (edited)

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  I'm Sean Williams, a third grade teacher in California. I have been teaching for about 10 years in elementary and love reading. I am an ed tech evangelist and have two spoiled dogs :) I read an eclectic mix of kids books, educator/professional books, and pleasure reading.

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  glenn k 

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  Hi: I am Glenn Kenyon: 7/8th Math Teacher in San Francisco. I have been teaching for 23 years, starting in a bilingual kindergarten to international schools, to 4th/5th grade Spanish Immersion teacher and now in an independent school. I love to read about our profession, and not just about math, but in particular, about bigger socio-political and philosophical topics related to education. I also love science fiction.

  twitter: pepepacha
  blog: www.offthehypotenuse.blogger.com

  I look forward to discussion some of these books, in particular Read like your hair is on fire (love the title more than anything else.)

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  eplybon 

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  Hello, I'm Elaine Plybon. I'm coordinator of the Infinity Project at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. I am also a virtual high school Chemistry teacher. I love teaching virtually and would do so full-time if I could! I always have a really long "plan to read" list, as I am very busy with 5 kids at home and I work through the summer, but I enjoy hearing what others think about the books they are reading.

  I enjoy blogging and have a few:

  For new teachers: http://teachingtruths.wordpress.com
  Discovery Educator Network: http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/texas
  Dallas Examiner - Educational Technology: http://www.examiner.com/x-12200-Dallas-Educational-Technology-Examiner

  Twitter: glad2be
  Plurk: eplybon
  Facebook: eplybon
  LinkedIn: eplybon

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  John S 

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  Hello! I am John Shoemaker. I am currently the Reading Coach at Polo Park Middle School in Wellington, Florida. I will be an official coach starting next school year. I love reading and I love technology. I am a huge fan of technology in all forms. When you see me I'll either be with my laptop and my iPhone or screaming my head off on one of the many roller coasters around the country. You can go to my website at http://www.MrShoemaker.com You can follow me on twitter. My twitter nickname is shoewee.

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  Derrall G 

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  Hi I'm Derrall Garrison, this year a 4th grade teacher and next year a 5th grade teacher in a Mandarin Immersion program in Cupertino, CA. I teach students English, math and science. I'm looking forward to seeing recommendations for summer reading as I plan and begin saving recommendations in Amazon to choose some good thought provoking books on education, technology, and learning.

  twitter: derrallg
  plurk: derrallg
  blog: http://educalgarden.blogs.com/

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  mscofino 

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  Hi, my name is Kim Cofino. I'm currently the 21st Century Literacy Specialist at the International School Bangkok in Thailand. I'm just finishing up my 9th year of teaching overseas. Previously I taught at Munich International School in Germany and Mont'Kiara International School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I've read a few of the books on the 'shelf' already and I'm looking forward to discussing them here!

  blog: http://mscofino.edublogs.org
  twitter: mscofino

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  smcgon 

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  Hi everyone. I'm Sandra McGonagle and I'm a teacher in Cupertino, CA (along with Derrall G). I currently work at the District Office and provide PD for K-8 teachers and administrators. I'm also starting as a part time instructor at Foothill Community College (Krause Center for Innovation) working in their K-14 teacher PD center that concentrates on technology integration. I love to read and have so many books on my nightstand it's embarrassing! I'm currently reading Outliers - it's very interesting!

  twitter: smcgon

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  Handy W 

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  Hi everyone. I'm Handy Wicaksono from Surabaya, Indonesia. I'm a lecturer in electrical engineering department in a private university in Surabaya. It's nice to join this group and find other educators who loves books :). I hope that I can find discussion's friend about many good books.
  blog : (I have some blogs in Indonesian, so I don't mention it here) http://book4life.wordpress.com
  facebook : Handy Wicaksono (but I write in Indonesian)

  Thank's guys!

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  Susanvg 

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  Hi, I'm Susan van Gelder. I'm an avid reader - belong to a f2f book group http://www.susanvg.ca/books/ I work with teachers - giving workshops, online support synchronous and asynchronous support, I just started a book blog for Quebec teachers http://learnquebec-ela.blogspot.com/ My pile of unread books is large, but library of read books is much larger.
  Twitter: susanvg
  Plurk: susanvg

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  Bookgirl425 (edited)

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  Hello everyone. I am a private Catholic high school Library Media Specialist in San Juan Capistrano, CA. I usually only read for professional purposes - I don't have the time to read for pleasure, except on airplanes. I have a blog for south Orange County school librarians, so it's rather specialized to just our group of librarians and it's reasonably new. With the budget issues, librarians with Master's degrees have become quite scarce in California. I am heavily involved in my professional associations as I am on a national ALA group called LIRT (library instruction) and its focus is transitioning high school students to college level research. Also a member of LILi, which is Esther Grassian's group at UCLA. Plus many others, too numerous too mention. Thanks for starting this group, Lee.

  
  

  webpage at work: http://www.jserra.org/library

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  George H 

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  Hey!
  I like this idea- very cool. Always looking for other people (teachers) who are into books. I am the Director of Technology at a K-8 school in NY. I would love to connect with some of y'all, maybe chat about some stuff we've read.

  www.twitter.com/oline73
  www.teacherhaines.com

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  Kate T 

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  What a great idea! I am a Community Education and Alternative High School Coordinator in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I am an avid reader with eclectic interests. I am very interested in finding meaningful ways to engage students of all ages. In addition to reading, I enjoy gardening and web 2.0.
  I look forward to the discussions and suggestions from the group. Happy reading everyone!

  
  

  www.twitter.com/kterhaar
  www.flickr.com/photos/katerha

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  Tim G 

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  Hey! from north Alabama. My name is Tim Gels and I'm getting ready to start my fourth year as a third grade teacher (it's my second career). Most of my reading over the past 5 years has been about education, but I'm starting to branch back out into other areas. I'm looking forward to discussing some of these books I've been wanting to read!

  Twitter: @timgels
  Blog: http://yetthereismethod.wordpress.com

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  Gail P (edited)

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  Winding down the year in kindergarten learning about hatching ducklings and ocean life/tide pools. I stopped by Barnes & Noble last night to pick up a couple recommended titles. Can't wait to warm up with Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire by Rafe Esquith. Then I'll slip into Dan Brown's Digital Fortress for some adventure of another flavor. Still 3 more weeks of school here in Western Mass. Curious to know more about me and my work/interests? Then check out...
  Twitter: poulingail
  Blog: http://poulingail.edublogs.org

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  Kelly L 

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  Lee-Looking forward to getting our campus to unite...

  This is along way from the posters on our classroom walls that said: I am reading __________now.
  Geez, these tools are going to make a difference!

  Hope you are still in for the FETC 2010 presenting...

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    Lee Kolbert 

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    Huh? FETC 2010 presenting? Do you know something I don't know?

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  Chad L (edited)

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  Hi,

  I'm looking forward to this, even though I rarely read books. Most of my reading is magazine/journal articles and blogs. Regardless, this should be a neat experience.

  Lee, thanks for the suggestion to jump on board. My next step is to walk 2 blocks to pick up this book that's waiting for me at the public library.

  Twitter: imcguy
  Blog: http://imcguy.blogspot.com

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  jsb16 

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  I'm Jenn Broekman, from New Jersey. I'm finishing my fourth year teaching physics to tenth graders. (Teaching is a second - or third - career for me, as well.) Most of my (professional) summer reading is going to be journal articles this summer as I try to focus directly on pedagogical content knowledge for next year.

  I'm jsb16 on Twitter. Most of my books are on LibraryThing: http://www.librarything.com/

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  kyteacher 

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  Hello, I'm Angela Cunningham. I just finished my tenth year of teaching social studies at a suburban high school in Kentucky. I'm currently reading Reinventing Project-Based Learning by Susie Boss and Jane Krauss as well as Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali (on the Kindle app for my iTouch). I've got a stack of additional books just waiting for me this summer. I can't wait to get started.

  Twitter: kyteacher
  Blog: http://angelacunningham.wordpress.com
  Ning: http://iteachsocialstudies.ning.com
  Wiki: http://toolsfordifferentiation.pbworks.com
  Wiki: http://iclassroom.pbworks.com

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  Betty J 

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  As a middle school media specialist I read a lot but mostly what middle school students read. I also read lots of journals and professional books. I just ordered Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. I have a newly formed student advisory group to steer the direction of the newly "redesigned" fiction section and to plan events/activities to promote literacy. Thanks to the PTO the media center just purchased cafe tables/stools and the kids love them.

  Twitter: grits2u
  Blog: http://www.sullivanbookblog.blogspot.com
  SKYPE: bjordan54
  TeacherLibrarian ning: bjordan

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  A A (edited)

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  Hi! My name is Alvin. I am a middle school language arts teacher in Indiana with 10 years experience. I have a hard time reading during the school year as I also direct two productions each year for the drama club and am the 7th grade baseball coach. It feels like I coach three sports, but I enjoy it. Recently, I have delved into the world of graphic novels - which started out as research for a play that I co-wrote, but is now somewhat of a big kid hobby. I am learning to love the library again...I go about once every two to three weeks. I will have my nose into about 3 books at a time - each situated around the house depending upon my mood. I read somewhat in seasons related to baseball and football. Though fiction is very entertaining I find nonfiction to be equally so.
  Thank you Lee for inviting me to this group. I look forward to networking with other educators!

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  Hi. I'm Rhonda Carrier. I'm Director of Technology and Curriculum Coordinator in an international school (Canadian Academy) in Kobe Japan. After 6 years in Japan, my husband and I are leaving Japan to move to Tampa, Florida. Right now we are still trying to get rid of books to get ready for the move. I'll get some books as soon as I get to FL and will start reading. I'm looking forward to this being my online bookclub.

  On Twitter: rhondacarrier
  blog: http://flatworldschools.blogspot.com/

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  Karin B 

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  HI! I'm Karin Beil. I'm just finishing my first year of retirement after teaching for 34 years. I spent my first 18 years teaching special education and the last 16 years teaching 3rd grade. I was also our BTA (Building Technology Advocate). I love using, learning about, and teaching about technology. Even though I am retired, I'm keeping active in education by subbing, doing tech training, and attending/presenting at conferences. I enjoy keeping current with trends in education & technology by reading, books, journals, and online. I also value my PLNs on Plurk, Twitter, Facebook, several Nings, and now here on Shelfari. I'm looking forward to sharing book discussions with you all.

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  TLC (edited)

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  Hi. I am Tracy Cooper. I am a middle school reading and writing teaching in Kansas City, Kansas. I have been teaching at-risk readers privately and in public school for about 12 years. I love teaching a diverse group of teenagers, and I am always looking for someone to talk to about reading and education. I am especially looking for people who teach urban kids. I am always looking for great things to hook my kids and make them realize they are readers too. I barely have time to keep up with my friends and family on Facebook, but I look forward to seeing how Shelfari can enhance my reading and my teaching.

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  Missy Jackson 

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  Hello, I'm Missy Jackson. I'm a 5th grade Reading, Comm. Arts, and Social Studies teacher. I have just completed my fifth year, and I was a paraprofessional for three years before that. I am always reading. Many times I have several books going at once. I just figured out how to download books on tape to my iPod, and I'm very excited about that! I'm looking to connect to others who love to read. My sister and I are both here (TLC above). I'm excited to read more with her too!

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  jim w 

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  Jim Wenzloff, from Michigan. I am a former teacher, tech coordinator and consultant. I now work as a consultant. Since I have been on planes more than ever before, I have more time to read. Currently, I am reading the Johnstown Flood. Last week I read Element. About a month ago I bought a Kindle. I still like paper books, but the Kindle has a lot of advantages when you travel. I am hoping this group will suggest some good books for summer reading.

  Jim

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  Liz B 

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  My name is Liz Becker and I live in Wyoming. I'm currently an Instructional Facilitator for all content areas at a local high school. My background is teaching high school Social Studies, with particular interest in both U.S. and non-Western World history. I recently finished Tribes and I am currently reading Outliers (along with about 5 other books!). My non-education book interests include Sci Fi, historical fiction, classics, and well written history. I know some of the people in this group are great for good conversation so I thought I would join in. Thanks!

  Twitter: http://twitter.com/ellsbeth
  Blog: http://allwhowonder.wordpress.com

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  Diane 

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  Hello All,
  My name is Diane Pickett and I currently live and teach in Virginia. I have been a teacher for thirty-five years and plan to retire in four or five years. I currently teach 6th grade in a middle school, specifically reading, writing, and literature. I have also taught in Missouri, Maryland, and Florida. My reading habits are varied and what I read depends on what time of the year it is. During the school year the bulk of my reading is young adult literature. I belong to a book club at my school which meets once a month to review and recommend books to use with students and incorporate into lessons. I also read professional books on teaching theory.
  When not teaching, I read for leisure. My readings include both fiction and nonfiction selections. I am currently reading Child of God by Cormac McCarthy, Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson, Reading Like a Writer by Franci Prose, and A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchhill.
  I am looking forward to being a member of this group. Thanks.

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  Dlibrarian 

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  My name is Dorothy Meyer and I'm a middle school media specialist in Gwinnett County, GA. We're the home of the Harry Potter challenge!!! I'm new to the shelfari sight and just figuring out the group aspect but I love the concept. I read everything I can get my hands on, children's lit, pre-teen and YA, non-fiction. Youname it; I'll read it. I've been in education for 14 years, but its a second career for me.

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  Jason S 

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  Hi, everyone! My name is Jason Schmidt and I teach grades 3-4 at a small Lutheran school in Omaha, NE. Currently I am working on a Master's degree at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. I've always enjoyed reading for professional/personal growth and for entertainment, and I am looking forward to some great recommendations in all kinds of different areas.

  Twitter: jasonschmidt123
  Facebook: Yes ; )
  Website: http://falconnet.gethlc.org

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  Sherry G 

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  Hello! I'm Sherry Green, and I teach 5th grade in Gilbert, AZ. I am excited to start my 13th year of teaching and learning. Over the past 13 years I've taught middle school choir, 4th grade, and 5th grade. I am an avid reader and read a variety of genres and authors. I am also a big fan of ed tech and constantly looking for new ways to integrate technology into the curriculum. I look forward to discussing great books with all of you!

  Twitter: @azsgreen
  Website: http://web.mac.com/sherry_green/Room206/Welcome.html

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  Steven Anderson 

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  Hello All! I am Steven W. Anderson, the Instructional Technologist for Stokes County Schools, a small school district in the foothills of NC. Before that I was a middle school science and math teacher. I love to read anything tech, history of tech, or education. I also enjoy reading about the Civil War and WWII. I can't wait to learn from all of you and add you to my PLN!

  Blog: web20classroom.blogspot.com
  Twitter: web20classroom

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  Donna B 

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  Hi! I am Donna Bills, the Librarian for Edison Elementary School, a Pre-K through 1st grade school in Gainesville, Texas. I have been an educator for over 25 years with experience in both secondary and elementary schools. Since I spend most of my school year reviewing, reading and planning lessons with picture books and easy readers for my young patrons , I am determined to read some "grown-up" books this summer! I am looking for suggestions for professional books to share with the teachers at my school.

  
  

  Twitter: @DJ345
  Blog: Once Upon a Time in Cyberspace: http://dj345.wordpress.com (Be kind. I just started this!)
  Librarians, please add your blog to The Library Toolbox: http://librarytools.wetpaint.com/

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  Janelle W 

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  Hello! I'm Janelle Wilson from NE Georgia - about 45 minutes from ATL. I teach sixth graders science at Lanier Middle School in Gwinnett County. Our curriculum is earth science. During the year, I spend a lot of time reading science content area books, and I'm obsessed with reading books about astronomy! In the summer, I like to catch up with professional development reading when I have time.

  Twitter: janellewilson
  blog: http://stretchingforward.mrswilsonscience.com
  class blog: http://www.mrswilsonscience.com

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  Sue T 

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  Hello I am Sue Tapp and I teach at Upwey High School in the outer suburbs of Melbourne Australia. I am an English/Humanities teacher and I also teach environmental Management. My reading is generally adolescent fiction as i try to find great texts for class and books about ICT integration and uses as well as problem based learning as a teaching/learning style. I am also interested in environmental issues and how to use them as a starting point in class. I know this group is for the holidays but I hope it goes all year- it has such a great list of members.
  My twitter is @sujokat,
  Personal blog www.andanotherthing-sue.blogspot.com
  Class blogs www.8fbloggingstars.globalstudent.org.au
  www.8bbloggingstars.globalstudent.org.au

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  Michelle H 

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  Hello to all. I'm Michelle Howell-Martin and I am (now) teaching 3rd grade in Daytona Beach, FL. I'm kmhmartin on Twitter. I have begun to explore more possibilities of technology integration in my classroom as well as collaboration with educators from all over the world. I believe we can all learn from one another.

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  loves2teach03 

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  Hi everyone! I'm Nancy and I teach in Westchester County, NY. I am an inclusion special ed. teacher. I taught 3rd grade for the past 7 years co-teaching in an inclusion class. My district redesigned the inclusion program so starting Sept. 1st, I will be the special ed. teacher in the 5th and 6th grade inclusion classes. I'm very nervous about learning/teaching the new curriculum. During the summer I read up a storm. My favorite author is Jodi Picoult and I also like Kristin Hannah, Debbie Macomber, Harlan Coben, Greg Iles. I don't get to read as much during the school year. I have to admit that I don't get to read as much professional literature that I'd like and plan on perusing these posts for some recommendations!

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  Teresa G 

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  Hello. My name is Teresa and I have taught 8th grade math in the Texas Hill Country for 8 years. I have always been an avid reader. I have a "Can you outread Mrs. G?" challenge with my students every grading period. I post the books I've read so the kids know what they need to beat. (We use number of pages.) Consequently, I read quite afew Young Adult titles. I also read a lot of suspence/mystery for pleasure. I actually found this group because I was looking for a discussion on the current book I'm reading, Three Cups ofTea. I look forward to sharing my thoughts and hearing yours.

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  Holly E 

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  Hello Everyone! My name is Holly and I'm currently teaching 11th and 12th grade Special Ed in Cincinnati OH. I, like Teresa, have always been an avid reader but got really turned off in high school with all the "required" reading that I never could related to. Since getting my degree and my classroom, I've been searching for books that the kids could related to. I'm trying to get to read some "adult" novels this year, since I spend most of my time reading kids books. I'm currently reading Shutter Island and Game Change. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you and learning more books to read:)

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  Juliet W 

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  Wow! This is a great group. I work for a publisher who supports education. Please let us know if you need review copies of our titles for your class or reading groups. You can check out my shelf here on shelfari, or go right to our main web site and let me know what you think. We will have a specific place for educators to download learning aides and give us suggestions. www.goldenagstories.com

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  Damianne P 

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  I'm Damianne President, a computer teacher and technology coordinator working internationally, currently in japan. I joined this group to see what others are reading and to start building my summer reading list.

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  Vicky S 

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  Hi, I'm a computer teacher at a small private school and I love to read. Lately I've been into biographies but also love other genres. I'm trying to build a summer reading list.

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  Leighann M 

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  Hello. I am Leighann and I am a second grade teacher in NH currently on a family leave. I've been reading lots of my old favorites, but I have several books in line that have been recommended by friends. I also have tons of PD books to get to as well, some rereads, but mostly new ones.
  Leighann

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  Kori M 

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  Hi,
  I am Kori Malone, and I teach in a small private school in the Seattle-area. I have been teaching for 17 years, and love it! I will complete a masters in special education in early spring, and am looking forward to choosing what I read for the first time in two years.

  Kori

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