Melissa+Gramata



I teach third grade in a public school in Irvine, and have been here for six years now. I rely heavily on technology and when it sometimes malfunctions (as all technology does) I have to change my methods entirely. We have a document camera, LCD projector, Airliner, and three student computers in the classroom. We also have a lab and library equipped with instructional software and smartboards. I maintain a website and use media for introduction or reinforcement of concepts on a regular basis.
 * Biography **

On a personal note, I am a nature lover and enjoy anything that involves fresh air, activity, and/or creativity. I live in Huntington Beach with my husband, our 2 year old, and 2 cats. We are expecting a second daughter in the near future (next month) and excited about the changes that will bring.

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**Class Information** There are 32 of us (myself included) that spend each day exploring, learning, and growing together in my classroom. We focus our studies on content areas such as math, language arts, science, social studies, music, art, PE, health, and more. Students are often working individually, as a whole class, with partners, and in small groups over the course of any given day. We are lucky to have a very active and involved parent population that contributes both time and resources to help our educational program succeed. This video below shows a classroom UNLIKE ours, where student engagement is a concern... Enjoy!

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