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Innovative English Instruction

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Welcome to the Innovative English Instruction Blog!

July 21, 2020

Hi, I’m Kristen! 

I’m a high school English teacher, proud English nerd, and the Teachers Pay Teachers author at Innovative English Instruction. 

I’ve had the privilege of teaching a range of courses over my teaching career, including A.P. English Language and Composition, A.P. English Literature and Composition, Advanced Composition, Advanced Literature, Creative Writing, Adaptations of Great Books, and Mythology. A travel enthusiast, I infuse my lessons with artifacts from treks I make to the real and romanticized literary haunts of the world. 

When I started teaching in 2010, I never could have imagined that my teaching journey would lead me to becoming a Teachers Pay Teachers author. 

When I accepted a new teaching position two years ago, I had a toddler on one hip and a dozen new books to teach on the other. Knowing that I needed help with preparing lessons for my classes, I turned to TpT. The quality resources on TpT saved me so much time and effort that summer. And, as many TpT authors can relate, it also led to a suggestion from my husband: “You should sell your materials on Teachers Pay Teachers!” 

I’m so grateful for TpT, not only for the experience of working alongside other teacher-authors but also for their great resources, which have enhanced my teaching.  

Helping teachers bring engaging, unique English lessons to their students is my passion. I provide low-prep materials that I wish I had when I became a teacher. My resources are tried and tested in my own classroom and I love being able to share them with teachers like you. My store, Innovative English Instruction, features: 

  • Materials supporting advanced English courses
  • AP & SAT prep that helps teachers scaffold their instruction at early high school levels
  • Classic and contemporary materials for SAT/AP prep
  • Digital resources
  • Analytical tasks
  • Creative writing
  • Escape rooms
  • Hands-on projects
  • Reenactments 
  • Literary classroom decor 

I’m honored that you’ve stopped by my blog and look forward to connecting with you! Leave a comment below to say hi and share about who you are!

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