If you resist reading what you disagree with, how will you ever acquire deeper insights into what you believe? The things most worth reading are precisely those that challenge our convictions. ~Author unknown

     Reading

_ + Writing      

Language Arts

I consider myself a teacher of all students, spreading the love of reading & writing to everyone who enters my door. 

My Information

My Room Number:

1078

My Education:

Bachelor of Science in English & Secondary Education

Master of Arts in Differentiation for At-Risk Learners

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with a Literacy Emphasis

My Certifications:

4-8 English, Language Arts & Reading

8-12 Language Arts & Reading

EC-12 ESL

EC-12 Reading Specialist

EC-12 Master Teacher

My Years of Teaching:

23

My Experience:

Taught Grades 9-12 English for 13 Years

Taught Grades 6-8 Language Arts for 10 Years

My Loves:

I love all students.

I love teaching.

I love reading.

I love writing.

My Schedule:

Advisory: 7^th Grade Students

Period 1: Conference Period

Periods 2 & 3: 7^th Grade Language Arts

Periods 4 & 5: 7^th Grade Language Arts

Periods 6 & 7: 7^th Grade Language Arts

My Visiting Hours (for students & parents):

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday morning (8:05 to 8:25)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday afternoon (3:50 - 4:15)

My Contact:

The best way to reach me is by email at gossed@pearlandisd.org.  I love to get emails from parents. I love even more to meet parents and hear about the kids in my classroom, so I welcome all communication and visits.  Just let me know you want to stop by, and we'll work out a time.

My Gratitude:

Thank you for allowing me to spend time each day with your amazing child.  I am honored to know that I am trusted.  I promise to do my absolute best.