Hi my name is Shirley and welcome to my homepage. I graduated with a B.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of Illinois in Springfield, Il. At CSUN I am working on a masters in Elemetary Education. My career goal includes getting a certificate in Reading and working in the Literacy field. I enjoy working with community literacy programs teaching adults and children to read. The use of multicultural literature to teach reading is a dynamic tool. I have been researching books for children of all ages so that I can provide a reference list for parents.


This webpage is for E ED 602 a course I am enrolled in this semester. The course helps prepare teachers on the use of computers in elementary school curriculums. It has been a great course and my technical skills have really improved. I am able to use computer-based tools to develop lessons based upon technological resources. Some of the materials include word processing, database, spreadsheets and Web publishing.

My teaching philosophy is that I believe every child is capable of learning. Every child deserves a chance to learn and I try to create a classroom atmosphere that reflects my beliefs. I continue to research and include multicultural materials in my curriculum. In the future, I hope to develop innovate and creative methods to reach children who have been disenfranchised by the traditional school curriculum. Teachers should acknowledge the impact of culture on literacy development when creating lessons plans in our schools. By doing this we establish an acceptable environment for learning and help bridge the gap of communication. The excitement of seeing children learn to read is awesome!