Hello everyone! It is my great privilege to moderate the mosaic list while Ginger is on sabbatical. She leaves very big shoes to fill but I know you all will help me to keep the conversation focused as well as enlightening to all who participate! As a way of introducing myself to everyone, I thought I would let you know a little of my background. I have been teaching for 15 years now. I was a late starter...worked in business out of college and then took a pay cut to become a first grade teacher...a move I have never regretted. During my time in first grade, I became National Board Certified...something that I am very proud of. Since then, I moved into the position of reading specialist and also teach Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties part time. My interests, naturally are comprehension strategies but also staff development and teacher training. I already moderate two listservs here in Maryland: one for Maryland National Board candidates and one small one for the reading specialists in my district. It was a very great honor to be asked to moderate this list which has been a crucial part of my own staff development for the past several years. I have been a frequent participant in discussions and have signed all my email as Jennifer, Maryland. We have had some amazing conversations over the summer and as the school year starts, I hope that this can continue to be the place to share thoughts and ideas about reading comprehension and reflect on our teaching in a risk-free forum. I know you all will join me in wishing Ginger a restful sabbatical and look forward to her eventual return at the end of one year. Jennifer
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