Welcome to seventh grade communication arts class.  I have been teaching  middle school language arts for eighteen years.  My teaching experience includes  working with middle school students in Ohio, Texas, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.    Most of my formal training to become an educator took place in the great state  of OHIO.  My undergraduate work was done at Bowling Green State University,  while I earned my Master's Degree from The Ohio State University.  My husband and I have been married seventeen years and have two sons ~ ages thirteen and seven.   Our family enjoys watching a variety of sports especially professional baseball and college football.  Each year I thoroughly enjoy getting to know the individual interests  and talents of my students.   I am continually amazed by the vast knowledge  and skills twelve and thirteen year old students demonstrate.  There is no doubt in my  mind, middle school students are AWESOME!    Mission for the Class  For each student to achieve his/her greatest potential in a supportive and challenging environment.