NAME:
Mrs. Swank
SCHOOL:
Wilde Lake Middle School
CLASS:
7th Grade English
SCHOOL PHONE:
(410) 313-6957
My name is Jeanette Swank. I am originally from the great state of New
Jersey and attended college at Bloomsburg University located in
Pennsylvania. I majored in elementary education with a minor in Spanish.
In addition, I took the Praxis and am certified in middle school English. I
just completed my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
I taught Spanish in Baltimore County for five years and have been teaching at
Wilde Lake for five years. I am the 7th grade team leader.
You can expect me to:
1) Respect and care for students.
2) Provide each student with an equal opportunity to learn by maintaining an emotionally,
physically, and mentally safe environment.
3) Encourage curiosity and discovery through teaching methods that appeal to all learning styles.
4) Present problems that require you to develop your critical thinking skills so that you can be a
leader.
In return, I can expect you to:
1) Respect your teacher and your classmates:
a. Bring required materials to class.
b. Be seated and working when the second bell rings.
2) Allow all students, including you, to learn and achieve their highest potential.
3) Obey all school rules in my class.
4) Be an active participant in your learning: ask questions, discuss issues, and be passionate and
creative with your work.
My mission for my 7th grade English classes is for students to gain
appreciation for various genres of literature, to develop effective writing
habits, and to inspire them to love learning.
