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About Mrs. Fawcett
My family, My professional experience and some of my favorites...
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My family (husband, Chris; daughter, Grace; and son, John)
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A little about me... I have been teaching for 15 years. I've also been married for 15 years to my husband Chris and we have 2 children, Grace (11 years old) and John (9 years old). We have several pets including our 2 adopted kittens, Cali and Sammi, 2 half-dollar sized turtles (Yurtle and Myrtle) and several fish! We said goodbye to our precious dog Kensey (16 years old) earlier this year and are in the process of deciding on a new puppy... I am the only person in my family born in Florida. My parents' families are from Colorado and I grew up in Florida. I graduated from high school in Athens, Georgia. I was raised a Florida Gator and became a Georgia Bulldawg. Yes, it's possible! In my free time, I love to travel, spend time with friends, play the piano, and watch my kids play sports. My Education Background: -
Gifted Endorsement Certificate, 2006-2007 -
Education Specialist, Leadership & Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University, 2005 -
Reading Endorsement Certificate, 2003 -
Masters in Early Childhood Education, Piedmont College, 1999 -
Bachelor of Science in Education, Brenau University, 1996 Teaching Experience: 1996-present, Sardis Elementary, Teacher (presently teaching K-2 Gifted (SEARCH) and working with teachers as a literacy coach)
1994-1996, Brenau Child Development Center, pre-school teacher Other Professional Experience: -
Curriculum Team, 2009, 2010 -
Enrichment Team, 2008-present -
Hall Co. Social Studies DOE representative K-2, 2007-2008 -
Sardis Teacher of the Year, 2005 -
Hall County Co-Facilitator for Teacher Leaders, Math, 2005-present -
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2004, 2005 -
Hall County Facilitator for Teacher Leaders, Language Arts, 2004-2007 -
Sardis First Grade Teacher Leader for Language Arts, 2004-2007 -
R.I.S.E. training, 2003 -
SACS Leadership Chair, 2003 -
Professional Association of Georgia Educators, member since 1996, Sardis Representative for PAGE -
International Reading Association, member since 1999 SOME OF MY "FAVORITES"... - Favorite color: red
- Favorite sweet: dark chocolate
- Favorite season: Spring & Summer (I was raised in Florida!)
- Favorite tv shows: Amazing Race, Survivor, American Idol, House Hunters and my new favorite...Cake Boss
- Favorite ice cream: Mint Ch. Chip or Moose Tracks
- Favorite drink: Coke Zero/Diet Coke
- Favorite restaurant: Chili's
- Favorite Starbucks: warm: Grande Latte w/ 2 splenda cold: Mocha chip Frapachino
- Favorite book: suspense/drama (John Grisham)
- Favorite children's book: Too many to decide! Currently my favorite is Dragon Tales by Dav Pilkey...but that could change tomorrow!
- Favorite sport: SEC football
- Favorite quotes: St. Augustine: Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you. St. Augustine: The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. Walt Disney: If you can dream it, you can do it.
- Favorite hobby: TRAVEL!! There are so many places to see/visit...so far I've been to: 47 states, Mexico, Canada, Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Crete, England, Ireland, Peru, and Cuba.
You might be surprised to know: - I traveled in a group called Up With People for a year and visited over 10 countries in North America and Europe during that year. I traveled with friends from over 24 other countries!
- In college (Athens, Ga), I worked at WalMart as a customer service manager and at a veternarian clinic.
- I love to dive for lobster in the Florida Keys and used to do it every year with my dad...
Other interesting tidbits... I wish I had... a love for getting up early. I would rather stay up late than to get up early! I have too many...books? shoes? Can you really have too many of either of those? I never have enough...post it notes! Even my students come to learn to love "sticky notes!" I'm glad I have...another wonderful group of students to teach this year and the wonderful opportunity to work with and help teachers each day. I am very blessed!
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Me with my soon-to-be middle school daughter!
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Bicycle riding in IRELAND this past June
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Overlooking a cliff on the Aran Islands in Ireland
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Whitewater rafting this past July
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Mrs. Fawcett's Site: Instructional Coach/SEARCH K-2
Sardis Enrichment School
2805 Sardis Road
Gainesville, GA
30506
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