Introduction

Hello, my name is Michelle Ottis.  I currently teach third grade and also coach junior high girls' volleyball and basketball.  I am a single mom with one daughter, Emily, who just turned 18 and will be in her senior year of high school in the Fall.  I am currently working toward my degree in Educational Leadership.  This is the first time I have experienced "blogging" and am a little hesitant about the concept.  I am also a bit nervous about this Action Research course.  The term "research" in relation to any of my courses frightens me!