- Horizon Elementary School
- Meet the Teacher

Phone: 256-464-3614
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Summer Chance
- Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Athens State University
- Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education from UAB
Experience
Professional Educational Experience
Madison City Schools
2nd grade
Gifted
First Grade
Kindergarten
Athens City Schools
First Grade
Decatur City Schools
First Grade
Bio
Hello!
My name is Summer Chance and I am a 2nd grade teacher at Horizon Elementary School. I have been teaching since 2000 and have taught 2nd grade, 1st grade, Kindergarten and Gifted. I am originally from Athens and currently live there with my husband, Matthew and my two precious boys, Hayden and Sawyer. They both love playing outside, swimming, and sports. My favorite things to do include spending time with my family whether playing outside or snuggling on the couch watching a movie. We enjoy traveling on across country trips and visiting National Parks. My other love is teaching! I am so excited about a new year with a new group of kids! Get ready for an adventure full of fun and learning!!
Additional Qualifications
Considered Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind Act
ARI-Alabama Reading Initiative Trained (3)
AMSTI Trained
Trained in Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, (DIBELS) Reading Intervention
Success Maker Trained
Knowledge Box Trained
Trained by Alabama Department of Education: Concept-Based Parallel Curriculum
Prepared individualized education plans and facilitated IEP meetings for students identified as Gifted under Alabama guidelines
Organized and implemented enrichment activities for advanced students school wide
Coached other teachers on enrichment strategies
Trained by Bureau of Education & Research: Strategies to Enhance Gifted Students
Trained in Character Education, Crisis & Classroom Management
Trained in Multimedia Instructional Technology
Completed Lee v. Macon Instructional Strategies
Completed Lee v. Macon Positive Behavioral Support & Intervention Strategies
Trained in Beginning Reading Model, Reading Program
Facilitated & Managed Multi-Age Cooperative Reading Program
Trained in Guided Reading & Guided Writing Programs
Designed Reading & Math Resource Kits
Trained by Debbie Miller, Reading Program
Trained by Sharon Taberski, On Solid Ground Reading Program
Trained in Hands-on Activity Science Projects Program
Trained in ESL Instructional Management
Trained in Medication Assistance
Trained in Classworks
Trained in STEMSCOPES