Hi, My name is Kelly Sipe. I am a student in the Willamette University Aspire program working toward my Master’s of Art in Teaching, and a Special Education Endorsement. This blog will serve as a place to express my thoughts about my classes, teaching, students, and anything else education related.
First, a little about me personally. I am a late bloomer and am in college later in life. I have been married 29 years to my husband Brian and have two wonderful children, Brandon, age 22, and BJ, age 21. Much of the past two decades plus have revolved around my boys. I have attended their baseball games, been a team parent, scorekeeper, a
nd team statistician. I was fortunate to travel to Puerto Rico with my oldest son when he was selected to the team representing the United States in an international tournament. Additionally, both boys compete in martial arts and we have had the joy of traveling ttogether o tournaments all over the west coast and Canada. I have had the opportunity to watch my youngest son tie for 2nd place at the National competition in Las Vegas. It is clear that I am a proud mom, and I enjoy my kids.
I am a member of the Lord’s church and actively participate in the teaching program. Most often I teach the 2 and 3 year olds class. It is so much fun to see their reactions as I tell them, often very dramatically, of the accounts in the Bible.
While I have little time for hobbies at this point, but I always find time for baseball. My favorite team is the New York Yankees, but I enjoy watching anything from t-ball to major leagues regardless of who is playing. I also love to camp with my family, SCUBA dive with my husband, and play cards with anyone who is willing. When time permits, our family plays a lot of games. Our favorites are Rook, Hand and Foot, and Disney Trivial Pursuit. I also enjoy playing computer games, especially strategy games.
Professionally, I am an instructional assistant working with students with autism. I fell into this field accidentally, but I have found that it is my true love. When I have my teaching license, I would like to teach in a self contained, autism intensive, elementary school classroom. I believe there is a great need in this area, and I enjoy the kids with autism. They might not be just like the rest of us, but they are wonderful little people, and I am happy when I am with them.
So now you know a little about me. I hope you log in often to see what I am doing in the Willamette Aspire Program.
First, a little about me personally. I am a late bloomer and am in college later in life. I have been married 29 years to my husband Brian and have two wonderful children, Brandon, age 22, and BJ, age 21. Much of the past two decades plus have revolved around my boys. I have attended their baseball games, been a team parent, scorekeeper, a
nd team statistician. I was fortunate to travel to Puerto Rico with my oldest son when he was selected to the team representing the United States in an international tournament. Additionally, both boys compete in martial arts and we have had the joy of traveling ttogether o tournaments all over the west coast and Canada. I have had the opportunity to watch my youngest son tie for 2nd place at the National competition in Las Vegas. It is clear that I am a proud mom, and I enjoy my kids.I am a member of the Lord’s church and actively participate in the teaching program. Most often I teach the 2 and 3 year olds class. It is so much fun to see their reactions as I tell them, often very dramatically, of the accounts in the Bible.
While I have little time for hobbies at this point, but I always find time for baseball. My favorite team is the New York Yankees, but I enjoy watching anything from t-ball to major leagues regardless of who is playing. I also love to camp with my family, SCUBA dive with my husband, and play cards with anyone who is willing. When time permits, our family plays a lot of games. Our favorites are Rook, Hand and Foot, and Disney Trivial Pursuit. I also enjoy playing computer games, especially strategy games.
Professionally, I am an instructional assistant working with students with autism. I fell into this field accidentally, but I have found that it is my true love. When I have my teaching license, I would like to teach in a self contained, autism intensive, elementary school classroom. I believe there is a great need in this area, and I enjoy the kids with autism. They might not be just like the rest of us, but they are wonderful little people, and I am happy when I am with them.
So now you know a little about me. I hope you log in often to see what I am doing in the Willamette Aspire Program.
Kelly, thanks so much for sharing. Wonderful to see you bring all your life experiences into becoming a professional educator.
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