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Tell me more (a linky party)


I am joining up with Mrs. Lemon's Linky Party Tell me more!  I am excited to join because I am a big fan of Mrs. Lemon's and want to get to know more 2nd grade bloggers.  Which leads me to my first tid-bit.  


1.  I have taught Kindergarten for 10 years and I am nervous about beginning a new year at a new school in second grade! 


2.  I turned 35 on my last birthday. 


3.  My children (ages 4 and 9) are guinea pigs to my teaching ideas. 


4. My four favorite vacations were Hawaii, New York City and Panama City Beach, Florida and Western Nebraska. 




 5. The jobs I've held include retail, aerobics instructor, dishwasher, lifeguard, child-care director. 


6. Both my Grandmas were named Rose. 


7. I once hit my head on the diving board when trying to do a back flip.    


8. 2 days after I was born a tornado hit my house.  My first home was a hotel. 


9.  I danced for 10 years as a child, loved dance and cheerleading in high school and recently learned how to clog!!


10.  I love to exercise.  I get up every morning at 5 or 6 to walk or workout and when I don't I MISS IT!  It doesn't mean I'm skinny though.  I like food too much.  


11.  I did my first Warrior Dash this summer.  I did the Color Run too!  Fun times.  




Comments

  1. amy.lemonsJuly 22, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I want to do the Warrior Dash... looks like so much fun! You will LOVE 2nd grade!!! No worries :)

    Thanks for linking up!

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  2. Jean RobinsonJuly 22, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    2nd grade is the BEST! This will be my 6th year in 2nd and I love it! Good luck!
    Come check out my blog sometime. :)
    Jean

    Diving Into 2nd Grade

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  3. twilliamsJuly 22, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    This is my second year in 2nd grade! You will love it!

    Teresa

    2nd Grade Pig Pen

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  4. Miss NelsonJuly 22, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I'm teaching 2nd next year. I normally teach 1st. I live in PCB!

    ✣ Miss Nelson✣
    Miss Nelson’s Blog

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    1. AmandaJuly 22, 2012 at 8:38 PM

      Cool, have you always lived there?? I couldn't help myself from looking at the want ads when I was there. :)

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  5. Shelly SitzJuly 23, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    I taught kindergarten for 18 years and then I was moved to second grade. Needless to say, I did not want to leave kindergarten. Change is good, I love teaching second grade!

    Shelly

    Smiling and Shining in Second Grade

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  6. Betsey DixonJuly 23, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Hi! I've awarded you the Versatile Blogger award! Head on over to my blog, Trendy Tech Tips, to accept it! :)

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  7. CynthiaJuly 23, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    I taught kindergarten for 16 years. I think EVERY teacher should teach this grade for at least one year. Now that I'm in 2nd, I find that having that kindergarten background helps so much!!! You will love it...no more wiping noses, and tying shoes! lol

    Cynthia

    2nd Grade Pad

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  8. DrayJuly 23, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I think you will love second grade! They are such a fun age!

    Dray
    Second Grade is Sweet

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  9. KelliJuly 23, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Good luck in second grade (I LOVE second!)...Can't wait to hear how it goes. I used to go to Nebraska to see my grandparents...I miss it there!

    Would love if you would stop by my blog-I have a FREEBIE for second grade math journals!

    Kelli
    Tales From a Traveling Teacher

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  10. Michaela MayJuly 23, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I am your newest follower!! Thanks so much for finding me!!! I am awarding you with the Versatile Blog award!!! Come back to my blog and check it out!!

    ~Michaela~
    http://ofishallylearning.blogspot.com/

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  11. MRs hodgeJuly 23, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    I want to do the warrior dash! Was it so much fun???

    Hop over and check out my blog! :)

    Elizabeth
    Mrs. Hodge and Her Kindergarten Kids

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  12. CourtneyJuly 24, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    I LOVE 2nd grade... I taught it for 2 years but now I'm moving to 4th. I look forward to reading your blogs as you transition! :)

    Make sure to stop by and enter my giveaway
    -Courtney
    2ndgradesnapshots.blogspot.com

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  13. Krista HappJuly 25, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    I have always wanted to do the Warrior Dash and Color Run. They both look like so much fun! Great getting to know you! Good luck in second next year, and please let me know if you need any suggestions! I love my seconds :)!

    -Krista
    The Second Grade Superkids

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  14. KellyJuly 29, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Good luck in second grade! I am also making a grade switch - from 7th grade to 3rd!

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  15. Kelley DollingJuly 29, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Rad . . . a color run??!! I so want to get in on one of those. Thanks for sharing with us! This linky has been such fun.

    Kelley Dolling
    Teacher Idea Factory

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