Born and raised in the Seattle area, I developed an appreciation for all things natural. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Political Science at Western Washington University, I spent two months traveling in Europe, then returned to the Seattle area where I entered the business world. After seven years as a businessperson, I moved to Maryland to pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching at Johns Hopkins University. I accepted a position at Urbana High School upon completion of my degree. Directed A survey of American Literature.
Emphasis is placed on improving reading skills through Sustained Silent Reading.
Developing organizational skills, adding detail to writing, and oral presentation skills are a focus of this structured class. Block 2 - English 10 Honors Exploring a wide variety of American Literary works is the focus of this advanced class. Students XXX on developing advanced analytical skills, improving reading skills, and expressing ideas clearly through detailed, organized writing. An application and teacher recommendations are required. The webpage of National Public Radio, this site offers an overview of stories explored by various NPR programs.