Landon Teacher Spotlight
Learn more about our fabulous teachers at Landon, how your child can succeed in their classroom,
and how you can be supportive and effective as a parent partner in their education.
(p.s. you can find all Landon Teacher Favorites & Wishlists here!)
Ms. Clark aka Coach RC
What classes and grade levels do you teach?
I teach all three grade levels for Intensive Reading. For Crafts by Geography I have mostly 7th and 8th graders!
What can students do to be successful in your classroom?
For intensive reading, doing their daily vocabulary journal is a key to success. In regards to Crafts by Geography, taking care and time to complete projects are essential to success.
What do you wish parents knew about their middle schoolers?
That something is done every day in class. The answer of "nothing" is not reflective of what goes on in class.
How can families best support your classroom?
Ensure students are doing their journals and projects!
What do you love most about teaching middle schoolers?
Their capacity for caring!
What’s something fun or surprising about you that students might not know?
I've been to all but 3 states!
Can you share your Amazon classroom wishlist or something else you might need for your students?
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3BOQRP381133Z?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawMdOapleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFScmQwOHBFdUdmTWtMek5GAR4wzCNtDch8FJ-PRDwBu_u_HjyWNzE5sdrvNG4JANNnaxYmGZKwISavM7T1JA_aem_hnu20iUnjVx0En2mx1yMJw
Ms. Anna Morgan
What classes and grade levels do you teach?
Seventh grade ELA
What can students do to be successful in your classroom?
Hold themselves and each other accountable for their learning.
How can families best support your classroom?
Being receptive to our feedback! It’s ok to let them learn from failures and shortcomings! That’s where we see the most growth.
What do you love most about teaching middle schoolers?
They’re independent and growing into tiny adults; but, will still do anything for a sticker. It’s the perfect middle ground!
What’s something fun or surprising about you that students might not know?
I’m a reptile enthusiast! I have several of my own and love educating people on the value of our local snakes to de-stigmatize them and keep them safe!
Can you share your Amazon classroom wishlist or something else you might need for your students?
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/33JZEX6JF8E3N?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawMdOrlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFScmQwOHBFdUdmTWtMek5GAR5KuQV5-ezVG-Wg-x_M_wbiREwbIS8B8cP6Z0Et_3JwcFiz0cBi-k1AqYBD_A_aem_GSSmDxeREIdew6K0OV8E9A
Ms. Autumn Drozd
What classes and grade levels do you teach?
6th Grade ELA
What can students do to be successful in your classroom?
To be successful in my classroom, students need to think about what they have read and form their own opinion about it. They need to be able to think about why events happen in a text and why an author decides to write a certain way.
What do you wish parents knew about their middle schoolers?
Middle school is hard, especially 6th grade. It is one of the biggest transitions children will make. They will not always succeed, and that's ok. It's what they learn and how they continue after they fall that is important.
How can families best support your classroom?
Communication and trust. When your student is having a rough day, I want to know. We are a team who needs to trust each other and work together to best support our students.
What do you love most about teaching middle schoolers?
I love this age because they haven't lost hope in the world. Everything they experience is big and bold. They are also really funny.
What’s something fun or surprising about you that students might not know?
I was born in the Netherlands, I studied abroad in Oxford, England for a summer, and I love camping.
Can you share your Amazon classroom wishlist or something else you might need for your students
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/14J9JL7WZMOVJ?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawNFLZhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlanV1MVpLaVZuaWo2REhEAR45yNANUGKGwNdCh9fA8oMnkZLtKoGhqCZPu840t24sD_t07NbgHhp1b0Eqvg_aem_fT1a9tyXPhsFlp5Xb8KqWA
Ms. Anita Ramirez
What classes and grade levels do you teach?
6th Grade Advanced Math
What can students do to be successful in your classroom?
Take notes, ask questions, complete their homework and their weekly Exact Path!
What do you wish parents knew about their middle schoolers?
Middle school is an adjustment for 6th graders, be patient! Check Focus weekly to ensure students are completing their work.
How can families best support your classroom?
Check Focus weekly to ensure students are completing their work. Thoroughly read the class syllabus, there is lots of informative and helpful information for you!
What do you love most about teaching middle schoolers?
Watching them grow.
What’s something fun or surprising about you that students might not know?
I love sports! Football season is the best season, and I bleed orange and blue (Go Gators)! I also love gnomes, I have gnomes for every holiday season.
Can you share your Amazon classroom wishlist or something else you might need for your students
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2I6R0CCB7R73S?ref_=wl_share
Mr. Kurt Polkey
What classes and grade levels do you teach?
8th grade World History
What can students do to be successful in your classroom?
Students who want to succeed in my class and in school generally should prioritize learning over getting grades.
What do you wish parents knew about their middle schoolers?
I wish parents knew that their kids are going to be alright and therefore relaxed a bit.
How can families best support your classroom?
Parents can help all of us by actively and energetically engaging with class material. I hope parents prioritize learning over grades, kindness over competition, and empathy over judgement.
What do you love most about teaching middle schoolers?
I love witnessing the spark when they connect the dots. I love when they help each other.
What’s something fun or surprising about you that students might not know?
Students might be impressed that I've bowled multiple perfect games. They might be surprised to know that I get nervous teaching sometimes.
Can you share your Amazon classroom wishlist or something else you might need for your students?
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WWUYKJWME7G6?ref_=wl_share