by Elizabeth Scheibl
Elizabeth Scheibl is working toward National Board Certification
as a Middle Childhood Generalist.
August 8, 2003
Finding the time to write has actually been easier than I originally
thought possible. I try to dedicate the kids' afternoon nap
time (about two hours a day) to getting started, and then I
finish up with an hour or two after their bedtime. I haven't
been able to devote every night to the process, but I
have devoted most to it. Altogether I spent about 13 hours this
week writing my accomplishments.
I finished my last two accomplishments, and feel they are
strong. I met with my friend who is also a candidate, and
that was very beneficial. She was able to see the things I
missed much easier than I could, and we worked on making sure
the language of the standards was included in all our accomplishments..
We also spoke to some teachers who passed their Boards last
year; they all stressed the importance of making sure the
description and analysis in our entries are clear. I've found,
however, that keeping within the 12-page allotment is difficult
for me. For some reason, I think the more words I use, the
clearer the accomplishment will be. Reminder: less is more.
I passed all three of my accomplishments in to our support
group instructor, and I am hoping for some helpful feedback.
I also will be sharing them at the next support group meeting,
though, and I am feeling a little nervous about that!
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Elizabeth
Scheibl received her bachelor's degree in English
literature and elementary education from Providence
College in May 1990. For five years, she was a resource
teacher at 
