Thursday, August 21, 2014

Introduction EDUC 638

Hey everyone. My name is Adrienne Chancey. I live in Tennessee.  I am a special education teacher for Cleveland City Schools. It is my dream job. I teach students who have a wide range of disabilities. I teach grades K-1. I have been in the field of education for nearly 9 years, but been a lead teacher for 4. I have been married to my husband, Bryan, for almost 8 years. He is a sheriff's deputy on patrol. We are in the process of buying a family farm.  We have 4 horses, 5 dogs, and 8 cats. We do a lot of animal rescue. The farm is really just for our horses and animals to run. We enjoy pretty much anything outdoors like fishing, camping, four-wheeling.  We spend a lot of time with family and friends.  I am in my last semester here at Liberty.  I will graduate either early winter or fall with my Master's in Teaching and Leadership.  I have enjoyed my time at Liberty. I look forward to learning from everyone in this Educational Technology class as we use technology daily with my students in the classroom.

4 comments:

  1. Hi Adrienne! It is good to be able to meet you and learn a little bit about you and your family. I have also been teaching for 9 years (in a Christian school), and my husband and I have been married for 8 years as well. And my mom is a teacher too. Like you, my husband and I also share many of the same interests that you mentioned, especially being outside and camping… we have tried fishing a little but don’t have enough patience I guess. We also just had a home change. We live in the city but were able to buy a house on one of the branches of the Elizabeth River and it has been beautiful living on the water. I have been to Tennessee many times over the last few years since my brother has moved there and enjoy visiting around your state.
    I have a two more classes after this one when I will finish the MEd teaching and Learning program as well. Needless to say, I am ready to be finished; but unsure of whether I want to pursue any further. I commend you on your teaching profession. It sounds very challenging, yet I am sure very rewarding at the same time and am happy that you have found your niche. Good luck on the buying process for a farm. It sounds very exciting.
    Wish you well in this class,
    Casie

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  2. Hi Adrienne,
    Thank you for sharing with us a little bit about your journey and life this far. I am also a special education teacher. I teach students, in grades 2-4. They have a variety of abilities and disabilities, mostly with an intellectual disability. I am getting married this fall to a man who works in a neighboring school district in an autistic support classroom. I truly enjoy teaching, especially teaching students with special needs. I grew up on a farm and can relate to some of your hobbies! I also enjoy being outside, and spending time with family and friends. Great to meet you!

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  3. Congratulations with your degree almost being complete. I have a special place in my heart for special needs children. I also have the upmost respect for individuals who care for special needs children. I know you honestly do it for the love of children and not the income. There is a saying about teachers...WE DO IT FOR THE OUTCOME NOT THE INCOME!

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  4. Welcome, Adrienne! You are a very busy lady! A family, teaching, animal rescue, and a farm....exciting! I loved teaching kindergarten. There's a lot of truth to the poem by Robert Fulghum. I'm looking forward to working with you this semester. Perhaps you can weave assistive technology into your technology plan.

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