Tracy Criswell
Tracy Criswell is a stay-at-home mother of four, ages two to nine. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mother over a year ago, she was a special educator. She has taught students with special needs for over nine years; two years as an elementary self-contained with inclusion teacher, five years as a middle school special education teacher, and two years as a moderate/severe/profound or Level 3 high school special education teacher. Even though she began staying at home with her four children during the fall of 2008, she has taught elementary students with special needs for the past two summers. She hopes to continue to do this until all of her four children attend school full-time. It allows her to have the best of both worlds; be at home with her children during the school year and teaching during the summer months.
Not only did she keep busy with her life at home and work, she became a freelance writer for the website Lestout.com. She was a freelance writer for Lestout.com from December 2007 to June 2009. Her experiences as a mother and special educator allowed her to provide her readers useful information on wide array of topics from key information parents of children with special needs to know to arts and crafts activities for children. In addition to these experiences, she was also able to apply her knowledge related to special education from her undergraduate and master's degrees in special education from the University of Northern Iowa. Even though she is a stay-at-home mother, she continues to have a current teaching degree in special education which certifies her to teach children at all grade levels and all degrees of needs.
People always ask her which grade she loves to teach and her reply is, "All." She simply enjoys teaching all students at all grade levels and watching them grow; just like her four children.
Latest Articles
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Ways for Families to Save Money on Gas
Lately, families have had to figure out how to compensate for the high gas prices. There are several things that families can do to save money on gas.
Mar 1, 2011
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Finding the Right School
Every year, many families have to find new schools for their children to attend. It may be due to the kids entering school for the first time or moving.
Feb 22, 2011
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St. Patrick's Day Activity Ideas for Kids
Every March 17th, families decide to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by wearing green. There, however, are so many more fun activities that kids can do.
Feb 16, 2011
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Recycled Arts and Crafts for Kids
Whether it is a cold winter day or a rainy day, children can become bored easily. Kids can make things out of recyclable items found around the home.
Jan 25, 2011
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Ways for Families to Cut Back at Home
Due to a wide array of reasons, families are trying to find ways to cut back and save a little money to pay bills and take care of the bare necessities.
Jan 17, 2011
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Things to Do on a Snow Day
Snow days for many parents mean dealing with the frequent comment, "I'm bored." This doesn't have to be the case though. There are many things to do.
Jan 10, 2011
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Families Can Save Money on Post Christmas Sales
After Christmas has come, many families are tired of buying items. Post Christmas sales, however, are great for families to stock up on needed items.
Dec 28, 2010
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New Year's Eve Arts and Crafts Ideas for Kids
Every New Year's Eve, children try to find something to do. There are many fun inexpensive arts and crafts that children can make for this special holiday.
Dec 21, 2010
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Inexpensive Holiday Gifts for Special People in a Child's Life
The holiday season allows a child to say thank you to special people who have made an impact in his life. Say it through an inexpensive yet wonderful gift.
Dec 8, 2010
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Children's Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas
Every Christmas children enjoy making gifts to give to loved ones. There are many homemade gifts that children can choose from with a little help.
Dec 1, 2010
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