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I have been an elementary school teacher for most of the years since 1966. I have seen many new theories of how to teach reading come and go, but the focus on comprehension has never been stronger. I love books and sharing what authors have to say with my students. It amazes me that even young children can discuss with sensitivity and insight when given the tools to recognize and articulate their understandings.

I have been involved with technology in education since my first volunteer job with computers in my kindergartner's school in 1981. Those machines had 8K of RAM! I have taught computer technology to children of all ages and to adults. I currently teach Early Reading and Technology Integration classes for the Contra Costa County Office of Education, in addition to my regular classroom of 20 eager, knowledgeable third graders who teach me as much, or more than I teach them.