Middle School
Middle School Team
Teaches:
8A Homeroom
MS Math
MS Religion
Favorite Book:
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
What inspires you to teach?:
When I get a real sense from my students that they truly value the tools I am giving them and that they feel fully equipped to face the challenges ahead, I realize that I am helping to shape the future.
Teaches:
MS Study Skills
MS Social Studies
Favorite Author:
Laurie R. King
What inspires you to teach?:
Creating life-long learners who love to learn for learning's sake.
Teaches:
6B Homeroom
MS Math
Favorite Book:
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
What inspires you to teach?:
I love teaching because of the relationships I see students build with each other in the classroom as well as myself.
Teaches:
MS Science
MS Social Studies
Favorite Book:
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
What inspires you to teach?:
I enjoy witnessing a student begin to understand their obligation to be a responsible member of a national community.
Teaches:
6A Homeroom
MS Language Arts
MS Religion
Favorite Author:
Edgar Allen Poe
What inspires you to teach?:
I am inspired by my students in big and little ways. They work hard, have an amazing sense of humor, are incredibly witty, wildly compassionate, and eager to find a better version of themselves. I am so blessed to share this journey with them.
Teaches:
7B Homeroom
MS Language Arts
MS Religion
Favorite Book:
Life of Pi by Jann Martel
What inspires you to teach?:
I feel called to help students become more empathetic, conscientious, and passionate through exploring multiple diverse perspectives in literature. I also feel very passionate about teaching students to think critically and to develop ad express their own ideas through effective verbal and written communication.
Teaches:
7A Homeroom
MS Language Arts
MS Religion
Favorite Book:
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
What inspires you to teach?:
I love to watch students overcome adversity and smile with their eyes when they realize they truly learned something valuable. I also am so grateful to gain insight on a daily basis on the unique gifts God granted each student.
Teaches:
MS Math
Favorite Author:
John Steinbeck
What inspires you to teach?:
I teach to help students better understand themselves, others, the world and their place in it. I try to create opportunities for my students to use their knowledge to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Teaches:
8B Homeroom
MS Science
MS Religion
Favorite Book:
A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh
What inspires you to teach?:
I love to see the "light bulb moment:" that moment when a student suddenly gets something that they have been struggling with. It is fun to celebrate that small victory with them.
Teaches:
MS Math
MS Language Arts
Favorite Author:
Beverly Lewis
What inspires you to teach?:
My biggest inspiration to become a teacher has been my Mom. She was a Special Education teacher for over 25 years. I had many opportunities to be in her classroom and observe her compassion and love for every student. Her willingness and love went beyond measure. On her desk was the most beautiful quote from Mother Teresa. It stated "Each of them in Jesus in disguise." What penetrating words!