Introduction..

     My name is Taylor Gates.  I teach 5th Grade Reading and On-Demand Writing at Pembroke Elementary School.  The school is located in Pembroke, Kentucky in Christian County.  This is my second year as a teacher and I absolutely love it! I am also an advisor for the Kiwanis Kids in my school.  I have 35 kids that stay after school to do community service projects! 
     Unfortunately, I commute 50 miles one way to school each day!  But it is totally worth it!  I have lived in Princeton, Kentucky my whole life and I couldn't imagine living anywhere else.  My family and friends are very important to me.  I have 2 sisters, Nacy and Meredith, and each has 2 daughters of their own (Brylee, Belle, Addie and Chloe).  Family full of GIRLS!!:) However, the first boy in my family is on his way...(like 2 weeks!)  I love to spend time with my nieces and so excited to FINALLY have a nephew!  So say a sweet prayer for my sister Meredith and baby Gates!
     I have some hobbies and reading is one of them!  Throughout the school year, it is so hard to find time to read.  My favorite reading time is during the summer while laying by the pool.  I purchased a Barnes & Noble Nook about 2 years ago and I LOVE it!  Like many other girls, romance novels are my favorite.  Yes, all of Nicholas Sparks!  Other than reading, I also like to run.  Going to the gym and running on the treadmill is a perfect way to end my school day.  It is perfect for winding down from the chaos some school days can be!  Lastly, I love college sports!  Watching college basketball and college football takes up a lot of my down time.  During the fall, I LOVE to sit at home on a Saturday and watch college football all day!
     Now that you know a little bit about me, I am excited to start reading books for this class!  I am always ready to find resources to help in my classroom:)  tlg