Teacher

NAME: Ms. Michele Miller
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SCHOOL: Riverdale Public School

CLASS: Language Arts/Literacy Grades 7-8

SCHOOL PHONE: (973) 839-1300 X126 mmiller@rpsnj.org


ABOUT THE TEACHER

I graduated from Mendham High School in 1984 and earned a 
BA from the University of Delaware in 1988. After enjoying a career in 
business, I returned to school to become a teacher. I earned a 
Masters in Education from Antioch University Seattle. I have taught at 
Riverdale School since 1999. All but one of those years has been spent 
teaching language arts/literacy to grade 7/8 students. In addition to 
teaching LAL, I am also the Grade 8 Class Advisor. I love working with middle 
schoolers! 

MY MISSION

It is my hope that all students leave for high school with 
confidence, effective communication skills, and an awareness of the joy 
reading can bring to life. 

Favorite Books
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Betty Smith)
To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)
The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien)
Harry Potter Series (JK Rowling)
Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen)
Tale of Two Cities (Charles Dickens)
Blubber (Judy Blume)
Short Stories by Arthur Clarke
Agatha Christie Murder Mysteries
Biographies on Great Heroes 

Favorite Quote
"The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it 
usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work." - Thomas Edison

Favorite Things
Reading, Coffee, Snow Days, Skiing, Fondue, Movies from the 80's, Travel,
My Convertible, Celebrations with My Family, and of course...teaching!