Writing Lab

About the Teacher

I'm looking forward to another year in the MJHS Writing Lab. The resources available in the Writing Lab provide a learning experience that is truly unique. Not only do we always have laptops, the Internet and SMART technology available, we have the benefit of a cooperative learning environment. Beyond our writing curriculum, both students and teachers are always growing and learning through sharing technological skills and knowledge. 

I’m fortunate to enjoy a position which combines my favorite activities – writing and using technology. In the Writing Lab, we’ll be using the latest Microsoft Office products to publish writing in creative ways while focusing the process of writing and the six traits of good writing.

Prior to teaching in the Writing Lab, I worked for four years in the Jefferson Elementary Computer Lab. I also served as a substitute teacher in Morton for several years while my children were younger. My teaching career began in high school English and junior high language arts classes. An English major with a journalism minor, I graduated from Eastern Illinois University.

When my husband and I moved to the area 12 years ago, we chose Morton for its fine schools. My two older children are both graduates of Morton High School. My oldest daughter and her husband graduated from Eastern Illinois University and are pursuing graduate degrees at Illinois State University. My son is a senior at ISU. My youngest daughter is a junior at Morton High School.

Mission for the Class

My mission for the Writing Lab is to help each student find his strengths in writing. I hope each student will become comfortable tackling a variety of writing tasks by developing confidence in his own skills.

Health

About the Teacher
I graduated in 1997 from Illinois State University with a Bachelors of Science in Health Education and a minor in History Education.  This will be my 12th  year of teaching.  Morton Junior High is where I did my student teaching back in 1997.  I then spent 4 years teaching at Pontiac Junior High School, and three years teaching/subbing for Unit 5 in Normal.  I am now in my 5th year here at Morton.  I love the profession of teaching because I get to spend my day surrounded by children.  I especially love teaching health because there are so many important and interesting things to talk about! 
 
Mission for the Class
My mission for health class is to help you save a life, whether it be your own or someone else's.  We learn CPR/First Aid, safety issues of all kinds, violence prevention, alcohol/drug information, and abstinence education.  All of these topics can help you save yourself or someone else some day.  Health is one of the most important classes you will ever have!  I feel so fortunate to be the one to teach it to you