This document introduces Mrs. Barnhill, the teacher of an online geometry course. She shares details about her background, teaching experience, family, hobbies, and education. She explains that she loves teaching geometry and wants students to get to know her. The document outlines the course tabs that students will use and directs them to start the orientation by following the instructions after the introductory video.

1. Welcome to Geometry!
I’m Mrs. Barnhill
But you can call me Mrs. B :)

2. How and Where to Begin!
Please watch this short video and
then follow the directions at the end.

3. ABOUT ME:
I <3 L.O.V.E <3 Geometry!
It is my all time favorite!!!

4. I have taught in PA and NC.

5. I have taught in PA and NC.
I have taught everything from 7th grade math to
Calculus, as well as GED classes to adult learners.

6. I have taught in PA and NC.
I have taught everything from 7th grade math to
Calculus, as well as GED classes to adult learners.
I continue to take classes online every chance I get.

7. I have taught in PA and NC.
I have taught everything from 7th grade math to
Calculus, as well as GED classes to adult learners.
I continue to take classes online every chance I get.
Teaching for NCVPS is the best job in the world and
I am very excited to be here to help you through
this course!!!

8. My husband and I have a 3 ½ year son, Beckham, and a 2 year
old daughter, Braylee.

9. We love the beach and Umizoomi!

10. We love the beach and Umizoomi!
I am originally from Pennsylvania and I attended
Edinboro University and the University of
Pittsburgh.

11. I read whenever I can.
I really, really like coffee, Dairy Queen
Blizzards, and lobster (not all at once though).
I try my best at kickboxing twice a week

12. Now that you know a little
about me it is time for me to
get to know a bit about you!

13. Now that you know a little
about me it is time for me to
get to know a bit about you!
But first, we will cover the
course info that you need to
know to be successful!
Ready? 

14. Tabs on the left:
 Announcements – You will read these daily right here.
 Your Teacher – All my contact info and Office Hours
 Course Documents – Pacing Guides, Downloadable Calculator and Online Calc
Links, Login In Info for SAS and Gizmo’s, etc.
 Messages – Our Internal “email”
 My Grades – You got it! Your grades 
 Assignments – Right again! All your assignments are here!
 Blackboard IM – Link to our Instant Messenger – best way to get help!!!
 Geometry Helps – Extra Resources
 Communication – Links to Course Areas
(Announcements, Messages, Grades, etc.) You are free to use if you like :)

15. Ready, set, go!
• Now you can begin to explore the course and
start working through the Orientation (Getting
Started Unit). Please follow the directions
below this video.
• There is a message in your Messages tab with
the subject line: Navigating Through CR
Geometry that has a copy of this list as well as
an attachment that you can open and print
out to use as a checklist for yourself.
• Good luck and remember, I am here to help!