Welcome!
Hello!
I am excited for the 2025/26 School Year. I currently teach 8th Grade US History/Social Studies and 7th Grade World History/Social Studies at Trafford Middle School. As part of our curriculum this year in both 7th & 8th Grade, we will focus on using primary sources in order to bring history to life. In 204, we embrace the 4 C's: communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, and we also focus on developing our literacy skill through the course content. Students will analyze, interpret, discuss, develop claims, ponder, etc as we investigate through a variety of lenses.
Google Classroom will be used for delivery of lesson plans, materials, and other important information over the course of the year. Students will sign up for Google Classroom during the first week of school, and parent/guardian invitations will be sent out that first week, so that you are able to have access to weekly parent updates.
My lesson plans are accessible here-- Click here for 8th grade plans and here for 7th grade plans.
***I will update plans BY Monday morning of the current week (typically they will be updated way before that), and I will update Google Classroom daily/weekly as needed.
You can reach me by email if you have questions or concerns, and I will respond as quickly as possible. You can also reach me by calling Trafford Middle School and selecting extension 204. I will be available daily from 7:15 am-8:00 am and 3:00 pm- 3:15 pm. Please reach out if you wish to schedule a meeting (either in person, via Zoom, or on the phone) at any time. I look forward to open communication this year and will strive to provide an enriching, supportive, and engaging classroom environment for all students.
Penn-Trafford Student Handbook Materials & Parent Sign Off Pages
All students must complete the handbook test, earning 85% or higher (25/30) on this test. If this score is not achieved, students will be required to complete a retake of the test.
Parents/Guardians will use Powerschool in order to complete the annual required documents -- both the Handbook sign off sheet and the Internet usage policies. Both of these must be completed by Friday, September 5th.
Review Activity -- this will be an in class activity that we will complete along with guided review and discussion about the various portions of the handbook prior to the test.
1st test date-- Wednesday, September 3rd; subsequent dates TBA
Expectations
Open House Presentation
I truly hope I get to meet you at our Open House on August 13th, but if for some reason you are unable to attend, you can access the presentation below:
Click to read a little bit about me