I have been teaching reading and language arts at Charleston Middle School for three years. I am originally from Iowa and taught six years before moving to Illinois. Nine years teaching in a middle school shows my love of working with this age group. The creativity, energy, and enthusiasm for learning that middle school students bring to school everyday makes my job as a teacher worthwhile. As a reading teacher, I hope to inspire students to find a love for reading through a variety of activities and units centered around various genres.
On a personal note, my husband coaches football at Eastern Illinois University. We have a beautiful baby girl who just turned 8 months. She is such a delight to us. I enjoy reading (of course), cooking, the outdoors, traveling to see familly, movies, and spending time with my husband and daughter.
Thanks for a great 2006-2007 year, gold team students! I will miss all of you. Have a great summer!
Looking for a great summer read? Here are some of my favorite picks:
Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Freaky Green Eyes by Joyce Carol Oates
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt
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