My name is Cindy Hundley and I am 45 years old. I have been married for 14 years to my husband, Jason. I live in Louisville, Kentucky and have all of my life. My immediate family also lives in Louisville and I spend time with them as much as I can.
I enjoy working out, yes, really, and do so six times a week. I like to mix it up, but right now I’m doing P90X3. Hopefully it will help me stay focused and relaxed throughout this semester.
When I have the time, which doesn’t seem to be that often, I like to make greeting cards using rubber stamps and paper ink techniques. I have actually had several of my cards published in national magazines.
On the weekends, which is the only time I get to see my husband, (we work different shifts) we love to go out to eat. We make it a practice to try new things most people won’t eat. I like to think that all of these weird dishes may help me survive if I’m ever stranded somewhere with little to eat. Consequently, the eating out makes the exercising even more important.
I just recently accepted a new job in my district as a Goal Clarity Coach (basically an instructional coach for teachers) at Wilkerson Traditional Elementary. I am so excited to be starting something new! I plan to use the information I gain through my LMS courses to help me assist teachers in finding resources, using technology, and, of course, teaching literacy skills. My passion has always been books and reading which is why I am so excited to be working toward my Library Media Science degree. How awesome will it be to teach students how to read, gain knowledge about questions they have, and to LOVE books!
Over the past decade or so, I have been given many opportunities that have benefited me as a teacher and a leader. Several years ago, I was chosen to represent our district as the only teacher, at the Standards Immersion Institute in Orlando, Florida. As a participant in this institute I was able to learn many cutting edge literacy strategies, collaborate and network with teachers and support staff from across the country, and mingle with the writers of the Common Core Standards. This opportunity and many like it have helped me refine my teaching practice and will hopefully make me an effective librarian.
I hope you will return to my blog often to comment, provide insight, and offer feedback while I meet the expectations for becoming a Library Media Science instructor. Looking forward to your visits.
Hi Cindy,
Like you, I am also an exercise junkie. It is a fantastic stress reliever!! Your homemade cards are beautiful. Do you sell them or is it also a stress reliever? I am looking forward to returning to your blog to see the interesting photographs you will use for her headers and backgrounds. Hope you have an awesome semester!
Amy
http://amyreesor.net/
What type of exercise do you like to do? I like to mix it up and do a variety of things. Thanks for your compliments on my cards! What else do you like to do for fun? Looking forward to working with you!
Hi, Cindy.
I love that you make your own greeting cards. The time and effort that takes means so much to the people who receive them. I’m always afraid that during this age of technology, artwork such as this will go by the wayside.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your response and appreciation of my cards. I used to sell them but can’t really make any profit at all when someone can buy a card at Walmart for $1.00. I just make them now for friends and family. Thanks again for the kind response. Looking forward to working with you!
I love Louisville. I traveled there once to see RENT. Such a pretty city.
I taught 5th grade for 8 years before moving to the middle school. I really liked that age group- they were so fun!
I love the glog. I was not familiar with that before (Giver is one of my favorite books!)
I look forward to working with you in this class.
Sandi
Thanks! My students and I made glogs in class this year several times. They are very user-friendly and relaxing to make. Looking forward to working with you!
I like your page! How did you get the widgets to appear. I couldn’t figure that out. I look forward to working with you this summer term.
Thanks! I’ll be honest, I think I just kept trying things out until it worked. I can look at it later for more specifics if you’d like me to. Looking forward to working with you.
I love exercise too!!! I have 2 little kids- 5 and 3- so being able to do that alone or with them does relive stress. I generally run, walk,, and have recently bought a bike. I hope that I am instilling good exercise habits in them.
I am looking forward to summer of being outside.
I would think chasing around two small children is some serious exercise!! I only have to deal with myself and sometimes I’m exhausted. Hope you can enjoy the rest of your summer.
How cool that you make greeting cards and have had them published. I love stationary and would love to see examples of your creations.
I have tried to upload some of my cards samples but are having trouble. 🙁 I’ll keep trying. I really haven’t had the time lately to create cards like I used to, but I hope once I have earned my degree, I can go back to creating. I do enjoy it. Thanks for your interest. Looking forward to working with you this semester.
Like you, I taught reading and writing last year in fourth grade and loved it! There is nothing better than seeing students engaged in a text that you are passionate about. I subbed at Cochran many times when I was a substitute teacher, and the school seemed very community focused. I always park there during the St. James Arts and Crafts Festival. Hope you have a great semester!
The staff at Cochran is awesome. I have actually accepted a job as the Goal Clarity Coach at Wilkerson Elementary, but will definitely miss everyone at Cochran. Speaking of St. James, I love going to art fairs around Louisville in the fall. Have you been to the art fair at The Mellwood Arts Center? It’s a great show with plenty of booths that offer items that are affordable. If you haven’t been, you should check it out. Thanks for your comment. Looking forward to working with you again.