ALL ABOUT ME

My name is Ashley Rodkey. I have been teaching for the past 12 years in various positions and districts. This is my third year at Szetela. I have a BA in Art Education, BS in Child Development, and a MSEd in Special Education; Severe Disabilities.

color mixing on a light table

Learning about color mixing. Students work on color mixing using colored shapes and wands on a light table.

plunger painting

Sometimes preschool is messy! Learning about circles and working on gross motor skills.

Sorting vegetables by color

Learning about healthy eating and working on sorting items into categories. Sorting Vegetables based on color, we also sort based on food categories (e.g. dairy, meat), and size

Color mixing flowers

Learning about color mixing using eye droppers and water colors, then learning about the different flower parts when creating a flower.

Dyed chickpeas in a sensory bin

Learning about cause and effect, volume, and fine motor skills through playing with dyed (dried) chickpeas in the sensory bin