She did not take the traditional route to become a teacher, as her background is in business administration. Her husband served in the US military and during his service they lived in Germany for ten years.  It wasn’t until after his retirement and their return back to the US, did Sandra consider a career in teaching.

Email: Sandra.Hall@smyrna.k12.de.us

Army Family Readiness Program

Internet Resource Website:  National Educational Association, TPT

Recommended Book:   First Days of School by Harry Wong, Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess

Educational Quote:  “The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives.” – Robert John Meehan

Final Period Before the Final Bell:

Morning Person or Night Owl:

• Morning

Mac or PC:

• PC

Favorite Childhood Book:•  Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

First Paying Job:

• Babysitter

Favorite Television Show:

•  Big Bang Theory

Who would you invite for dinner:

• My late Father

What would you do during an unexpected snow day? 

• Hanging out with my daughters

Next Item on Bucket List:

• Hawaii

The New Teacher Podcast is excited to introduce You Can Do The Rubik’s Cube as our very first sponsor on Episode # 9 with Sandra Hall.

Since its launch in 1980, the Rubik’s® Cube has twisted and turned its way into over 400 million hands worldwide and has continued to fascinate, bewilder and challenge millions of people.

You Can Do The Rubik’s Cube  is a U.S. educational outreach program in 10,000+ schools teaching youth how to solve the Rubik’s Cube so they can experience the many benefits of this accomplishment.  Math, STEM and Art lessons have been designed using the Rubik’s Cube to help teachers engage students with an interactive and tangible way to learn critical math concepts as well as 21st Century Skills.

For a limited time, listeners can take advantage of the FREE 6 week lending library program where teachers can borrow sets of 12, 24, or 36 cubes for your classroom or after school club.  Loaner sets include an Instructional DVD, curriculum guide, over 20 related activities, sign out sheets, posters, and a certificate template.  Simply click here and use the checkout code PODCAST to receive a pre-paid return postage label.

Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review of The New Teacher Podcast on iTunes right here to win a Rubik’s Cube Prize Pack.  Or, you could leave an audio message directly from your computer using the Speakpipe tab on the right side of your screen.  If the tab is available on your computer, it should read Send Voicemail.

I had a great talk with Dan.  Thank you!  Please check out a poem that Dan has written to highlight his Rubik’s Cube experience with his students.