NAME:
DesRemona Morgan
SCHOOL:
Craigmont Middle School
CLASS:
7th Grade Reading
SCHOOL PHONE:
416-7780
I have been an English Language Arts/Reading teacher since my tenure began
with Memphis City Schools. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary
Education, a Masters of Science in Reading and currently a doctoral candidate
at the University of Memphis. Prior to my teaching career, I proudly serve
the country as a United States Marine for 13 years. I am the mother of two
boys (both enrolled at the University of Memphis) and a wife of 23 years.
Professional Education Positions:
*2008 to Current-- 7th grade reading teacher, Craigmont Middle School
*2004 to 2008 -- 6th grade reading/language arts teacher, Craigmont Middle
School
Professional Accomplishments:
*African American Read-In Committee (2009)
*Committee Chair/School Improvement Plan (2006-08)
*Memphis City School In-Service Presenter (2006, 2008, 2009)
*Language Arts Curriculum Writing Team/ Memphis City Schools (2006-07)
*Tennessee Association of Middle Schools Conference Presenter (2006, 2007)
*Teaching Excellence Award/TACEI (2005)
*Guest lecturer for pre-service teacher/University of Memphis
*National Council of Teachers of English presenter (2007 National Conference)
*Language Passage Review Committee /Tennessee Department of Education (2007)
*Cooperating Teacher/Creighton College (2007)
*Team Coordinator/Craigmont Middle School (2007-08)
*National Junior BETA Club Sponsor/University of Memphis (2004-Current)
Professional Societies and Organizations:
*The Tennessee Association for Childhood Education International
*Tennessee Association Middle School
PUBLISHED WORK:
*TAMS Journal Fall 07
*The Reading Teacher 09
I believe that literacy is essential to the academic success of all students.
The ability to read widely, think critically and strategically communicate is
indispensable. My aim is to promote a life long love of reading and learning.
I will accomplish this by doing the following:
1. Using researched based best practices
2. Modeling reading strategies
3. Provide time for purposeful reading
4. Provide opportunities to promote creative literacy discussions
5. Use on-going varied assessments tools and differentiated
instructions
6. Foster home and school literacy partnerships
