Hello there!
If you are reading this, there may be a chance that you are considering hiring me for a job (woo-hoo!). This blog was created when I was first learning how to blog, back in 2012. I was familiar with the program, because I kept a blog on my study abroad experience.
I wanted to post this to let any future employers know that, though I have not kept a blog recently, I am still familiar with the program and plan to incorporate blogs into my future classroom. If you happened to read my post "All About Me", I would like to take this time to update you on just a few changes since writing that post over three years ago. There are a few things that have changed.
First, my views on technology. While in college, I became interested in technology during the semester after I wrote the blog. I no longer have a love-hate relationship with technology. I have a LOVE LOVE relationship with technology! I believe that, if done properly, technology can enhance teaching opportunities. I am not a person that believes that technology should be the focus of a classroom, but if technology can help me better deliver the content that I am trying to teach my students, I fully support the idea of implementing the use.
Second, my name. Three years ago I wrote the blog as Ellen Dotson. I have recently gotten married, so my name changed to Ellen Haldeman. (Therefore, if you are searching me, the majority of my past information, including my teaching license, will be under my maiden name.)
Thirdly, my interests. I have always loved Disney, which has not changed. (While I am at work, I prefer the Disney pandora station.) A question in the blog "All About Me" asked what I always keep in my fridge. After three years, I laughed when reading my answer! The carrots have not changed, they are still my go-to snack food. But I can easily replace cheese and jello to fruits, veggies, and raw meat. My husband, a great cook, has done a very good job of teaching me more ways to be healthy! We enjoy working out, playing cards, and spending time with our dog, Max.
Thank you for learning more about me. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ellenhaldeman@gmail.com.
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