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NAME:
Mrs. Powers
SCHOOL:
Central Tree Middle School
CLASS:
6th and 7th Grade Language Arts
SCHOOL PHONE:
(508)886-0073
My name is Mrs. Powers, and I teach language arts to sixth and seventh
graders at Central Tree Middle School. This is my second year teaching here
at Central Tree. After a fantastic first year, I am looking forward to
meeting many new students in 2007 -2008 and watching them grow as learners.
Although Central Tree was my first position after having taken a few
years off to be at home with my children, it is by no means the starting
point of my career. I have taught 13 or so years in total at other schools
in other places (primarily in Eagan,MN, Apple Valley, MN and Harvard,MA). I
am certified as an elementary and a middle school teacher and hold a reading
specialist's degree and certification as an Orton-Gillingham reading tutor
as well. I love to teach reading and writing and am an avid writer myself!
In addition to the things I do that directly relate to my teaching, I
also like many different kinds of sports (softball, swimming, basketball,
and skiing) and play several different musical instruments (guitar, piano,
french horn, recorder, and voice). I enjoy and appreciate art and believe
wholeheartedly in the value of creative expression (drama, music, art,
writing, etc.). I see academic learning as a very important element to an
individual's growth and success, but I also put great value on learning that
takes place through other channels as well.
I am very excited to be going into my second year as part of the Central
Tree staff. I look forward to a great year!
Dear Students,
My job this year is to lead you on a journey to become better readers and
writers. I will equip you with the necessary tools (many opportunities and
options for reading and writing) and guide you in navigating your way (by
helping you to learn the necessary skills). Your job is to do the walking,
take ownership for your journey, and find pride in where you end up. There
will be some choices in the paths you take, and many different ways to get
there. My hope is that you will consider your choices carefully and find a
path that fits and motivates you. If you do, I think you will find both the
journey and the end result rewarding.
:) Mrs. P :)
Dear Parents,
Although many of the daily responsibilities that impact your child's
learning will be carried out by teacher and student here at school on a
daily basis, I believe wholeheartedly that your child will get the most out
of his or her year in my class if we (parent, teacher, and child) can all
work as a team. Please know that I will be working very hard to provide
assignments and experiences for your child that will help to develop both
his/her skills in and appreciation for reading and writing. If at any time
you are unclear about an assignment or procedure, or you see something in
your child that is concerning that you think I should know about, PLEASE
feel free to contact me. Through mutual respect and open communication, I
hope we can be an effective team of advocates for your child's learning.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Diana Powers
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