--- title: Teachstone's Affiliate Trainer Blog | Sherilyn Crump description: "Sherilyn (Sheri) joined the Teachstone team the summer of 2013. During her years serving as a Head Start Education Coordinator, Sheri became a CLASS observer and then an affiliate CLASS trainer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development/Family Studies from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Her professional experience also includes child-care directing, preschool teaching, parent education, and training adults in the field.\n\nSheri resides in Elkhart, Indiana—though she is a Michigander through and through! She enjoys writing and reading poetry, visiting historic sites and landmarks, watching really good movies, and spending time with family!\n

Favorite Teacher: Mr. Harrison, 11th–12th grade (US History)

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Sheri resides in Elkhart, Indiana—though she is a Michigander through and through! She enjoys writing and reading poetry, visiting historic sites and landmarks, watching really good movies, and spending time with family! **Favorite Teacher: *Mr. Harrison, 11th–12th grade (US History)*** Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Remaining Objective: Moving Beyond “I Felt Like...”](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/remaining-objective-moving-beyond-i-felt-like-in-class-observations) 12 Feb 2016 by [Sherilyn Crump](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/author/sherilyn-crump) [![](https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/training-1-1.jpg)](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/remaining-objective-moving-beyond-i-felt-like-in-class-observations) Personal biases can challenge observers assessing the quality of teacher-child interactions with the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). In *Assessment in Early Childhood*, author Sue Wortham (2005) states that “one cause of observer bias is differences in value systems. It is easy to apply one’s own value system when observing in a school” (pg.114). Topics: [Trainer Tips](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/topic/trainer-tips) [Read More](https://info.teachstone.com/affiliateblog/remaining-objective-moving-beyond-i-felt-like-in-class-observations) 1 ### Want to receive blog updates by email? #### Be in the know. Stay connected to Teachstone with our most recent blog posts that apply to you–featuring articles, tips, and updates on trainings. ### Get these blog posts in your inbox! 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