I am delighted to be a part of SMAMS. I teach 7th grade Advanced American History and 8th grade Advanced Louisiana History. I have a total of 16 years experience teaching and being a part of the educational process for all students in Louisiana.  I am looking forward to a great year of facilitating the learning process that will lead to the discovery of our history and culture in the United States and in Louisiana by making it a challenging and rewarding experience for all of my students.

If you ever have any questions or need more information, please contact me to schedule an appointment. I am looking forward to working with you and your child.

12/4/09 CHECK THE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE WASHINGTON, D.C. TRIP!!!!

All students are expected to follow the class rules. See Classroom Procedures powerpoint

Students will be assigned Group Projects and Individual Projects.

Homework is assigned every class period. Check the Homework link to view current homework assignments.

Guided notes and class work will be given with each chapter and section discussed. Students should study the Guided notes every night.

Upon entering the classroom, all students are to complete the assigned Daily Social Studies. After every 10th Daily Social Studies, a quiz will be given, and the students will be allowed to use their completed Daily Social Studies.

"In the News" is a current events article and presentation that all students are required to complete. It is assigned once a month. This assignment allows students the opportunity to discuss and analyze real world events that affect our state and country.

ALL TEST ARE ANNOUNCED AND WRITTEN ON THE BOARD IN ADVANCE. THEREFORE, ALL WORK/TESTS MUST BE MADE UP THE DAY THE STUDENT RETURNS TO THE CLASS UNLESS IF STUDENT MISSED MORE THAN ONE CLASS PERIOD.