Hello! My name is Stephanie Coontz and I am currently a third grade teacher at Lansing Charter Academy in Lansing, Michigan. This is my fourth year teaching, but my love for my profession continues to grow! While I love all aspects of education, my passion is literacy and helping students become better readers, writers and critical thinkers.
This portfolio serves to showcase some of my work from completing my Masters program through Michigan State University. Please feel free to check out my page and leave a comment! |
PersonalMy husband and I live in Lansing, Michigan with our two dogs, Leo and Archie. In my free time, I love to read, spend time outside, and play tennis. I'm also a long-distance runner and have competed in several half-marathons and one full marathon.
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EducationI attended Spring Arbor University where I majored in Elementary Education with concentrations in Language Arts and Social Studies. I also played and started for four years on the women's soccer team. Go Cougars! I am now completing my Masters degree at Michigan State University with a concentration in Literacy Education.
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Love of LiteracyGrowing up, I always loved reading and writing. As these interests turned into passions, I wanted to teach to have the opportunity to open the doors of literacy development with my students. In my teaching, I try to incorporate reading and writing into all content areas to show students the impact of literacy growth.
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