This is my first post for EdTech 537, Blogging in the Classroom. I am utilizing my existing WordPress blog, because I wanted the majority of my M.E.T. work to be in a central location. I explored the idea of using Weebly and even started an Edublog account, but ultimately decided on WordPress.
I live in Sammamish, Washington. For the past twenty-two years I have taught high school and college level mathematics. Eleven years ago I started a private tutoring business. I specialize in working with public high school students who are taking math courses “on-line”. I work closely with both the students and the local school district. My students are public school students who elect to take their math course “off campus” through Washington State’s DLD online program. Their mathematics course is paid for by the district/state, the course and the grade appear on their transcript just like a traditional course. The families pay me a private tutoring rate to provide support.
This summer I will be taking 2 courses. I am nervous about being able to balance the quality of my class work and professional and family commitments. It will all come down to organization!
I am excited to take this course and would like to incorporate a blog as part of business. I think it would give me the opportunity to better communicate with both students and parents. I am also interested to learn more about WordPress and how to improve the overall quality of my work.
Check out my “About Me” page too!
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Kimberly Hefty: EDTECH Learning Log 
Kimberly, welcome to EDTECH537. Many students who have an existing blog for their EDTech work often use it for EDTECH537.
Hi Kim! Its nice to see a fellow Seattle fan/resident. I’m not a huge Sounders fan, but I am sure you would join me in saying, go HAWKS! Your current job sounds really interesting, it is nice the district offers that option to students.