Welcome to Miss Meredith's Classroom

 Hello everyone! 


Welcome to my classroom blog! This is a place for me to reflect what I have learned and share it with you! 

I currently attend Tennessee Technological University and will graduate in May with a degree in Elementary Education! I am very excited about my future in the classroom! 

I hope you enjoy this blog and my reflections. My wish is that you can learn from me! 

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