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About the Author

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I grew up in a small Northern California town, and for as long as I can remember I've always wanted to be a teacher. After graduating with a BA in Psychology from Sonoma State University, I received my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Dominican University.

I started my teaching career at McKinley Elementary in Petaluma, CA teaching the sixth grade. After 10 years there, I moved to the Napa Valley Unified School District. I have now been teaching for almost 23 years.   I am currently teaching fifth grade at Canyon Oaks Elementary, but I've spent the last 12 years teaching first grade.  

I love teaching! I love getting to know my students and being a part of their lives. I love the excitement in their eyes when they're exploring something new, or when they've just made a connection. I have always strived to create a safe learning community within my classroom.

My Journey

My decision to go back to school and join the Innovative Learning Master’s Program through Touro University was not a quick one.  I’ve been thinking about returning to school for a while, but just couldn’t quite commit.  Touro’s partnership with Napa Learns was an incredible opportunity for me, and too good to pass up.  I am so glad I took the leap and finally decided to return to school.
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Lasting Learning

I have found the return to school invigorating and frustrating. I have enjoyed exploring and ultimately using multiple tech tools. At the same time, the journey into the tech world has been frustrating for me.  It’s made me feel uncomfortable, and also opened my eyes to how behind I was in my knowledge of all things technology. I credit the Innovative Learning Masters Program at Touro University for increasing my confidence in my technology skills. I look forward to what’s still to come.
  • The link to the blog that documents my journey through the Innovative Learning Program can be found here.
  • My Capstone Website can be found here - search Pruitt.
  • If you would like to contact me, I can be reached at [email protected].