NAME:
Mrs. Odessa Simich
SCHOOL:
St. Agnes School - Chicago Heights, IL
CLASS:
Junior High Language Arts
SCHOOL PHONE:
708/756-2333
Here is some information about me you might find interesting:
* I am married with two adult children.
* I have been teaching since 1972.
* I have been teaching at St. Agnes since 1979.
* I received my B.A. in English in 1972 from St. Francis University in
Joliet, Illinois.
* I received my M.A. in Education in 2001 from Olivet Nazarene University
in Bourbonnais, Illinois. My teammate during my studies was Mrs. Cannata.
* I hold an Illinois teaching certificate for grades 6-12.
* I am the youngest teacher the 8th grade students have.
* I sang the national anthem at a recent Milwaukee Brewers' game.
* I am a rabid Chicago Bears' fan.
* I am a grandmother - I know that's hard to believe. We have 2 beautiful
grandchildren, Emily and Parker.
* I recently met my second cousin from Split, Croatia, for the first time.
Milica Obradovic teaches language arts to 11 and 12 year olds in Croatia. How
about that for a coincidence?
* I don't have a dog.
* I sang the national anthem at the Lyric Opera House.
* I recently had the privilege of attending William Shakespeare's birthday
party. Remember, I am the YOUNGEST teacher the 8th graders have!
As the language arts teacher, I will develop students' communication skills
through challenging activities that relate to real life. I encourage
students to actively participate in their own success through a variety of
assessments. I will maintain a classroom atmosphere of respect, justice, and
humor.