Welcome to ESL! This year, I have grade-level ESL classes and I am co-teaching with the English Language Arts teachers in all grades, 6-8. If your child accepts ESL services, then they are most likely in my co-taught class. In 7th grade I co-teach with Mrs. Brown, and in 6th grade I co-teach with Mrs. Ahern. By clicking on those teachers names, you will go directly to their webpage.
Through co-teaching in ELA classes, I continue to focus on student needs in order to help students succeed in their learning of teh English language, their regular classes, and their life. We focus on reading non-fiction, novels, short stories, and other interesting texts to serve as the basis of writing assignments and grammar activities.
In addition to academics, I also try to create an environment that is accepting of each others' diversity. It is important to create an environment where students feel safe and are not afraid to discover new cultures. I work to create this in my classroom as well as throughout the school through student discussions, writings and larger projects.