* Graduated from Slippery Rock University
* Bachelors degree in Elementary Education
* Masters degree in Special Education
* Started teaching Special Education at Hopewell Sr. High in 1998
* Class of 2013 co-sponsor
* Courses taught:
Learning Support Science, English & History
Syllabus:
Course: English
This course covers all the areas of Language Arts. We will spend a week at a time on each of the following areas. One focus will be on writing and grammar. We will learn sentence structure and parts of speech. Another area that we will cover is vocabulary. We will be learning new vocabulary words that relate to everyday living. The third area covers oral reading and comprehension. The students will be writing in journals, taking spelling and vocabulary tests, reading orally, and writing and typing sentences/paragraphs. They will work independently and in groups. Homework will be given periodically. Projects and tests will be assigned. Grades for all assignments will be calculated by total points and follow the district’s grading scale.
Course: Science
This course covers all areas of Science; Earth, Life, and Physical. All the topics studied will be presented in a way that the knowledge learned can be applied to everyday living. Homework may be given. Projects and tests will be assigned. Grades for all assignments will be calculated by total points and follow the district’s grading policy.
Course: History
This course covers a variety of topics relating to areas of history including: Geography, US History; Citizenship; Government; Community/Careers; and Current Events. All the topics studied will be presented in a way that the knowledge learned can be applied to everyday living.Homework may be given. Projects and tests will be assigned. Grades for all assignments will be calculated by total points and follow the district’s grading scale.