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=﻿THE LITERAC﻿Y LOUNGE =

Let me introduce myself...
== The name is Amy VanIddekinge! I always wanted to be a teacher, but remember the desire being stronger in third grade. It was the worst year of my school career! I struggled with reading, but I became a strong reader with perseverance and determination.==

I taught in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 5 years: second, third, fifth and seventh/eighth grades. The experience was awesome in the foundation of my career as a Reading Specialist!
==I have been a Reading Specialist for the past 4 years in the Mars Area School District. The first year here, I was a Title I Reading Specialist, whereas the past three years I have been in the 5/6 grades without Title I requirements.==

My goal for the site...
==To keep you up to date with Parent Coffee Talk information! I will try to have all current Parent Coffee Talk sessions uploaded for the parents who would love the information, but life is hectic and its hard to get to a meeting... I understand becuase I too am a mom!==