Chicago, August 2019 at THE BEAN with Mr. D. Rod
Ms. D. Rodriguez (Ms. D. Rod)
5th Grade Teacher
I was born and raised in New England. My family relocated to Marco Island, Florida when I was in high school. After graduating from high school, I served four years in the United States Air Force.
I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Barry University in May, 2004. In 2008, I earned a National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood Literacy. I earned my Gifted Endorsement in June of 2017. In March of 2021, I earned a Master's Degree in Reading from Grand Canyon University. The 2022-2023 school year is my 19th year teaching.
The goals I have for my scholars is they come to school ready to learn, give their maximum effort, go above and beyond what is asked of them in every task, as well as be an active participant in their education.
I have been married to my husband, Jose, for 31 years. Our two children are all grown up, but are living and working from at home with us. During my spare time I enjoy spending quality time with my family, reading, and working out. I am obsessed with our dogs, Coco and Arya. The queen of our household is our cat, Tuna.
Things You Did Not Know About Me:
1. I have had many, many jobs in my life. My first job was delivering newspapers.
2. I prefer to use color felt tip pens when writing.
5. Reading aloud to my students is my FAVORITE part of the school day!
7. I love eating vegetables.
8. I won first place in a blueberry pie eating contest at summer camp.
9. I met Mr. D. Rod when I was in the Air Force.
10. I do not drink coffee. I wake up with a workout!
11. My dream vacation would be an entire summer traveling in the United States.
12. My favorite emoji is the face with the tongue sticking out and one eye winking.
16. My favorite classroom technology is the document camera.
18. The Publix Deli makes the BEST popcorn.
19. I have 3 brothers.
20. I enjoy baking, but I do not like cooking.
21. If I could only have one app on my phone it would be Google/Apple Maps because I have no sense of direction...at all!
22. Red is my favorite color.
23. Out of all the M&M's peanut M&M's are the best.
25. People are shocked to learn I am left handed.
5th Grade Teacher
I was born and raised in New England. My family relocated to Marco Island, Florida when I was in high school. After graduating from high school, I served four years in the United States Air Force.
I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Barry University in May, 2004. In 2008, I earned a National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood Literacy. I earned my Gifted Endorsement in June of 2017. In March of 2021, I earned a Master's Degree in Reading from Grand Canyon University. The 2022-2023 school year is my 19th year teaching.
The goals I have for my scholars is they come to school ready to learn, give their maximum effort, go above and beyond what is asked of them in every task, as well as be an active participant in their education.
I have been married to my husband, Jose, for 31 years. Our two children are all grown up, but are living and working from at home with us. During my spare time I enjoy spending quality time with my family, reading, and working out. I am obsessed with our dogs, Coco and Arya. The queen of our household is our cat, Tuna.
Things You Did Not Know About Me:
1. I have had many, many jobs in my life. My first job was delivering newspapers.
2. I prefer to use color felt tip pens when writing.
5. Reading aloud to my students is my FAVORITE part of the school day!
7. I love eating vegetables.
8. I won first place in a blueberry pie eating contest at summer camp.
9. I met Mr. D. Rod when I was in the Air Force.
10. I do not drink coffee. I wake up with a workout!
11. My dream vacation would be an entire summer traveling in the United States.
12. My favorite emoji is the face with the tongue sticking out and one eye winking.
16. My favorite classroom technology is the document camera.
18. The Publix Deli makes the BEST popcorn.
19. I have 3 brothers.
20. I enjoy baking, but I do not like cooking.
21. If I could only have one app on my phone it would be Google/Apple Maps because I have no sense of direction...at all!
22. Red is my favorite color.
23. Out of all the M&M's peanut M&M's are the best.
25. People are shocked to learn I am left handed.
Zip lining in Costa Rica many years ago!
On November 11th, we celebrate Veteran's Day. Here is a picture of me and my husband when we were in the Air Force. My picture was taken in Spain. I flew in an F-111 over Spain and it was amazing. My husband's picture was taken at Eglin Air Force Base.