Landing in K

I started my career as a third grade teacher in Ohio.  I loved third grade and was so thankful to go to work every day.  Even still, near the end of my fourth year teaching third grade, I started to feel restless.  I needed a new challenge.  I didn't want to teach third grade forever.  What if I was really meant to be a teacher for a different grade level- I'll never know!  But, this was also around the time that we were moving, so I needed a new job anyway.  I figured the chances were slim that I'd find a new job teaching third grade...until I did.  I taught third grade for another year in North Carolina and while I was happy to be in my comfort zone amidst all the other changes in my life, that restless feeling never left.  I jumped at the chance to move down to Kindergarten the next year and fell in love.  I had a lot to learn and I was challenged as an educator, but I loved the challenge.  Though tying shoes constantly left a little to be desired, I *loved* Kindergarten.  After being inspired by so many other teaching blogs (especially the Kindergarten blogs that were my lifeline during that transition year), I wanted to create my own version to inspire myself and others.  Come join our adventure!

Meet Mrs. Stone

• I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA.  Go Steelers!
• I was a competitive dancer growing up.  
• I've been known to compete in a few dance offs at weddings.
• Cooking is a stress reliever for me.
• My husband and I don't have television.  Instead, I just stalk read blogs.
• We renovated our 1929 home ourselves- it's our only baby.
• In my next life, I'm going to design stationary and own a gift shop.
• I'm teaching myself how to sew.
• My favorite place to be is at the beach.  I haven't figured out how to keep that going year round yet.
• I've wanted to be a teacher since I was in second grade (Mom's high heels, my stuffed animals, and an easel with a fancy chalk holder prepared me well).