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In April of 2016, I noticed a hummingbird building a nest on a small potted tree on the patio of the Lakeside Union School District. Since it was in a secluded area, I could set up my camera on a tripod and record while I was inside working. This video is a compilation of my recording, from April 13th to May 24th when the babies left their nest.

Digital Learning Coach for the Lakeside Union School District

This is an adaptation of George Ella Lyon's "Where I'm From" poem. I started by listing things I've seen, tasted, touched, said, felt, and heard throughout my life. I thought of interactions I've had with my grandparents, and family stories I have heard. Next I looked at my list, and chose the words that meant the most to me. I looked through the many family photos I have, and matched up the pi...

This was my view of 2015, one second at a time.

Hand feeding a hummingbird is always a treat, but two at once is even better!

During the summer of 2015, many hummingbirds frequented our backyard feeder. I had much success feeding the hummingbirds by hand and wanted our grandchildren to experience it as well. To see a hummingbird up close and feel the breeze on your hand as he comes in for a drink is an incredible experience. This video captures their feelings as they experience hand feeding a hummingbird for the first...

This video teaches elementary school students how to stay safe online. It is designed to be used by classroom teachers with their students, as there are places to pause the video for class discussion.

At the conclusion of the IDEAS 2.0 Summer Institute, Lakeside and Santee teachers put on skits. This one is called, "The Molecule Game."

Energy and Waves Cadre Skit

At the conclusion of the Lakeside and Santee School District's IDEAS 2.0 Summer Institute, each Cadre presented a skit. This one is from the Forces Cadre, which consisted of teachers from Grades K and 3.

Handfeeding hummingbirds is so much fun! The other day I felt like my hand was a trampoline for a hummingbird. He kept going up and down as he drank his sugar water.

IDEAS 2.0 Mathematical Practice - This lesson was taught at the Summer Institute at Tierra Del Sol Middle School for Santee and Lakeside elementary teachers.

Lakeside and Santee IDEAS 2.0 teachers who were learning about Waves and Energy, went to Taylor Guitars in El Cajon, CA to see how guitars are made. Each Monday through Friday at 1pm, visitors are invited to go on a free factory tour. The tour takes guests through the entire process of guitar construction. Music Credit: The Old Guitar, by Acoustic Guitar Music (from the album: Soft Background M...

Machu Picchu Time Lapse

Handfeeding Hummingbirds

2015 LUSD Air-Band Intro

Wizard of Ahhhhs by Lakeview School - 2015 Teacher Air Bands

Newsies Medley by Lakeside Middle School - 2015 Air Band

Lakeside Air-Bands - Looking Back

MDM Training

Classroom Observation Part 3: Place Value Kahoot

Classroom Observation Part 2: Math Rotations with Sandy Patterson

Classroom Observation Part 1: Math Rotations - Sandy Patterson

Science Institute: Panel Discussion Part 1

Cloud Time Lapse