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=WELCOME TO MY WIKI: = =My name is Jessica Beamon, and I am a third grade teacher at Rockledge Elementary School in Bowie, MD. I am thrilled to be a part of the STEP It Up! Team this year and look forward to learning and growing professionally with my colleagues. = = = = = = = =A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME: = =<span style="color: #04afbe; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Bowie State University in May 1998. In December 2003, I earned my Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Teacher Leadership from the University of Maryland. This is my 12th year teaching, and I love it just as much today as the day I set foot in the classroom. Over my career, I have taught Kindergarten, second, third, and fifth grades. = =<span style="color: #04afbe; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I grew up in Bowie, MD, and am fortunate to be teaching in the community that provided me with such a safe and nurturing environment during my childhood. I am an arts and technology fanatic and actively support arts and technology integration in the curriculum. I firmly believe that these are an integral part of a well-rounded education. = =<span style="color: #04afbe; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I enjoy reading, traveling, crafting, attending the theater, and spending time with family and friends. I live happily in Crofton, MD, with my husband, Doug, and our spoiled chocolate lab, Bandit. = =<span style="color: #04afbe; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> =

=<span style="background-color: #050505; color: #04afbe; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">MY GOALS FOR THE 2009-2010 STEP TEAM ARE: <span style="color: #04afbe; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> = =<span style="color: #04afbe; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">*to become more technologically proficient in various Google applications such as Google Docs = =<span style="color: #04afbe; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">*to be better equipped, and more knowledgeable and efficient in communicating with students, parents, and colleagues through the use of Google Sites, blogs, Nings, and wikis = =<span style="color: #04afbe; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">*to utilize resources online and in the classroom to assist my students in becoming more technologically literate = =<span style="color: #04afbe; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">*to share the skills and knowledge acquired with my teammates and students in order to enhance our community of learners and to help prepare them for our ever-advancing technological world = ==