Evaluate 3.1.2 Self-Reflection on Teaching Abilities

In my short six year career as a teacher in a face-to-face environment, I have accomplished great things. I have had the tremendous pleasure of being named Eastside High School Teacher of the Year in 2013 and Newton County School System Teacher of the Year in 2014. Those are certainly honors that come once in a lifetime, and I am sincerely humbled for receiving that recognition.

My M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from the University of West Georgia has certainly equipped me to become an effective online teacher. The greatest indicators of my abilities are visible through the artifacts in my Graduate School portfolio. There are at least two artifacts to prove mastery of each of the five National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers--- http://ashleyrickard.weebly.com/

In addition, I can provide links to various professional presentations that I have given about using technology in the classroom.



I look forward to face the new challenges that come with becoming an online instructor. I feel like this is the perfect opportunity for me to pair my love for kids and my passion for technology to create an engaging learning experience for my students.