What is IntegratED?
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IntegratED LLC is a business started by teachers, for teachers. We are two primary teachers that have found a way to maximize instruction by integrating multiple subject areas and creating learning experiences students will remember. In our classroom experience, we have found that students are more successful when they have hands-on integrated opportunities. We have created an IntegratED Framework that challenges teachers to find a new norm in their teaching and instruction. This framework allows teachers to maximize instruction and bring back the love and fun of teaching. It allows students who thrive in one area but struggle in another a chance to be successful.
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Hey! My name is Megan Diede a co-founder/owner of IntegratED LLC. I am a mom of four beautiful kids, three boys and one little girl. My husband and I just celebrated our 10 year anniversary. This year marks my 11th year of teaching. I am currently teaching 2nd grade at Prairie Wind Elementary in Gillette, Wyoming. In May I will graduate with Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with Integrated Arts and Technology. I am extremely passionate about finding the best way for our students to be successful by giving them the love of learning through experiences and integration. I can't wait for you to experience our model in your own classroom!
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Who's behind the IntegratED Framework
Meet Megan and Kara! Two best friends and business partners trying to make a disturbance in education.
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Hello! I am Kara Rigsby a co-founder/owner of IntegratED LLC. I currently am in my 11th year teaching at Prairie Wind Elementary School, the best elementary school in Gillette, Wy! (I may be biased...) I have been teaching over 11 years, ranging in grades Kindergarten - 2nd grade. I have my Master's degree in Reading and Literacy, Pre -K through 6th grade. I am fiercely dedicated to creating and implementing integrated lessons, giving our students experiences to remember while helping teachers rediscover the joy and passion of teaching. Hence, the creation of IntegratED LLC. When I am not working our IntegratED business or at school, I am a mom to two amazing kids. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 10 years. I am so glad you are here!
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Our 'Why'
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Seventy-five minutes of math. Then move in to ninety minutes of reading. Thirty minutes of writing, don't forget the thirty minutes of science/social studies. Does this sound familiar? This is just an example of what students experience everyday in a school environment... segmented instruction. How many of you experienced that same type of instruction and schedule when you were a student? How many years later has it been and nothing has changed? But yet educators state on a daily basis that the kids we are teaching today are so different than students we have taught in the past. If students are changing in their needs and interests, why is education not?! We need to adapt the way we are teaching in order to better meet the needs of our students.
Time. We need more time! What educator has not said those words? IntegratED LLC was created to help teachers create the change that they are so desperately wanting and needing in their instruction and their classrooms while giving them tools and resources that will help them utilize the time they have. |
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What They are Saying...
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"These ladies have a classroom any parent would be happy to have their kids in."
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"The presenters are figuring out how to get around "the system" that many educators find frustrating. In so doing, they are bringing real, hands-on learning to kids while still meeting Standards."
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"They are thinking outside of the box and really diving into things and giving maybe more meaningful experiences to the kids which will stick with them longer."
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