Hi there!
My name is Beth McDowell. I'm originally from North Carolina, but I have lived in Georgia for more than 20 years. I came here in 1992 to attend the University of Georgia. While there, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (prek - 5th). Later, I earned both a Master's and a Specialist's degree from Piedmont College. I am also Gifted Certified through Gwinnett County since 2005.
I have taught school for 18 years. During that time, I've taught pre-k (1 year), 1st grade (9 years), 2nd grade (2 years), and 3rd grade (1 year). For the last five years, I've been "out of the classroom" teaching FOCUS (1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th) as well as EIP Reading (K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd). I am excited to be teaching FOCUS, Advanced Math, and two STEM specials this year!!! All of my experiences have provided me with the unique opportunity to work with children of varying abilities at many different developmental levels. I love my job, and I'm always up for a change or a challenge! (BUT you should know that I love teaching FOCUS more than anything I have ever done!)
I have two boys, John Michael & Christopher. JM attends Osborne Middle, and Christopher is here with me at Duncan Creek. They're in fourth grade and sixth grade this year.. We have one dog named Lily, and I love her more than I should probably admit!
I love to read, shop, blog, waste precious time on the Internet, write, walk with a friend at the park, watch documentaries, take pictures, and sit on the beach. My favorite things are books, the color green, Starbuck's, daisies, and pedicures.
I have taught school for 18 years. During that time, I've taught pre-k (1 year), 1st grade (9 years), 2nd grade (2 years), and 3rd grade (1 year). For the last five years, I've been "out of the classroom" teaching FOCUS (1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th) as well as EIP Reading (K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd). I am excited to be teaching FOCUS, Advanced Math, and two STEM specials this year!!! All of my experiences have provided me with the unique opportunity to work with children of varying abilities at many different developmental levels. I love my job, and I'm always up for a change or a challenge! (BUT you should know that I love teaching FOCUS more than anything I have ever done!)
I have two boys, John Michael & Christopher. JM attends Osborne Middle, and Christopher is here with me at Duncan Creek. They're in fourth grade and sixth grade this year.. We have one dog named Lily, and I love her more than I should probably admit!
I love to read, shop, blog, waste precious time on the Internet, write, walk with a friend at the park, watch documentaries, take pictures, and sit on the beach. My favorite things are books, the color green, Starbuck's, daisies, and pedicures.