I am Nicole Voelz, and I am passionate about technology, EL students, student engagement and teaching kids how to think. I believe so many kids get turned off of school these days because, let’s face it, most textbooks are boring. In this new era of E-learning we have to find new and innovative ways to keep kids engaged in learning, coming to class, and excited to do work from home. Teachers are overwhelmed and have little time to differentiate the curriculum or teach thinking skills.
That’s where I come in! My goal in creating this spot in cyberspace is to draw upon my years of experience and research in teaching creative and critical thinking to provide you with tips, insights, and resources to help you create a "Perfect" Classroom.
We’re in this together! Let’s start a conversation! I’d love to hear about your thoughts, successes and challenges as you navigate through your teaching journey. Please feel free to email me or write in my comments section, and I will respond.
That’s where I come in! My goal in creating this spot in cyberspace is to draw upon my years of experience and research in teaching creative and critical thinking to provide you with tips, insights, and resources to help you create a "Perfect" Classroom.
We’re in this together! Let’s start a conversation! I’d love to hear about your thoughts, successes and challenges as you navigate through your teaching journey. Please feel free to email me or write in my comments section, and I will respond.
Just a few more facts about me:
- I am a proud mother of two boys (Jakob - 6.5 and Lukas - 4).
- I have been married to my husband Jeff for 9 years.
- My husband and I went to high school together and graduated together BUT we didn't know each other at all. He was a football player and I was a cheerleader and we still didn't remember each other years later.
- My youngest son, Lukas, has cancer. We are a pediatric cancer family trying to raise awareness for more funding.
- I have a cancer foundation in honor or Lukas - - Childhood Cancer Warriors
- I love to travel. I have been to over 12 different countries. Czech Republic and Greece are my favorite.
- I am 50% Greek and 50% Italian.
- I love all things technology!
- Level 1 Certified Google Educator
- I love learning new things and still get as excited about learning a new teaching strategy or
finding a wonderful new resource for students. - I am not happy unless I have a project or am creating something. I’ve been that way since I was a kid.
- I love the ocean and the beach, My favorite place is Pompano Beach, FL.
- I prefer to read children's picture books and fiction girly romance novels (ask me about my reading list--its huge)
- I love FRIENDS and How I Met Your Mother.
- The color purple, strawberries, the #10, and berry gummi savers are things I love.
- I have been teaching for 15 years.
- 3rd Grade for four years
- 4th Grade for three years
- ELL (English Language Learners) for seven years
- K-5 one year
- K-2 one year
- 6-8 one year
- 5/6th grade for six years
- I currently teach 6th Grade EL students in an ELA classroom. I do a combination of co-teaching, pull-out, and a self contained EL classroom.