Welcome to Methods of Teaching in the Elementary/Middle School.  I am excited to be teaching my second term of ED324.  This is not a hybrid course.  We will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the State Fair Community College Campus from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  I intend to use a variety of teaching strategies to deliver the lessons.  Your participation during classes will greatly enhance the course outcome.  I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, March 21st.  

My name is Jami Kahle, I will be your instructor for Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary/Middle School.  I have been a teacher for 27 years.  I spend my first 20 years teaching 5th grade.  The last 7 years have been spent teaching language arts students in grades 6-8.  My full time teaching job is in a small school district near Sedalia.  I have had the unique experience of teaching all grade levels, writing curriculum and training as a eMINTS teacher.  

I graduated from Green Ridge High School in 1986.  After receiving an Associates of Arts degree from SFCC, I attended UCM where I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Education (1-8).  I later earned my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from UCM.  I have had the opportunity to work in three great school districts during my career and currently get to add teaching at the college level to my resume.  

My husband of 21 years and I live on a farm in Pettis County.  We have no children, but have 4 fur babies.  I am the proud aunt of 5 nieces and nephews and 6 great nieces and nephews with a new nephew coming soon.  

I enjoy swimming, reading, gardening, and traveling in my free time.  My passion of history often dictates where I travel too.  I hope to visit all 50 states and experience a piece of the history.