My name is Joshua Boyd. I am teaching 8th grade ELA this year.  I recieved my Bachelors Degree from Fayetteville State University and my Masters Degree from Liberty University.  I have 19 years of teaching experience.  I began my career teaching in an Elementary School where I taught all subjects in both 5th and 3rd grade for a total of 7 years.  I then went back and became certified in Middle School ELA and Social Studies.  I have spent the last 12 years teaching Middle School Social Studies and English.  I have taught grades 6th, 7th and 8th over the past 12 years.   In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, music, and video games.  I believe that every child is important and has a purpose in my classroom and we can learn together and from each other every day.  I teach because I want to help students become future leaders that will create a better world for our future.