I began teaching when I decided to homeschool my 4 children.  I taught them and other homeschool families science for 6 years.  At one point, I felt my older two would benefit from the high school experience and I needed to work to earn money for college tuitions for 4 children!  My youngest son's science teacher asked if I had ever thought about teaching public school and I decided to apply to the same school my middle school children were at.  I accepted the position and taught at this school for 14 years.  Because my only degree was in Biology, I took education classes for the next several years to complete my education certification.  I was approached about getting my Masters and I accepted the opportunity.  I received my Masters in Science Education in 2008.  The next year I decided to work towards my National Board Certification- a certification that only about 5 percent of teachers in the US have.  I received this certification in 2011.  

    I did all of this advanced work to make sure you understand that I take your child's education seriously.  I hold high expectations for myself and I do the same for my students.  I think all children have a talent that they may or may not know they possess.  I plan to help them discover what those talents are.  I like to have fun in the classroom!  I don't like a lot of worksheets.  I like raps to help students learn and games to help them show what they know.  If there is anything I can ever do to help your student be successful, I am more than happy to do it.

Mr. Strickland                       Mr. Hill

Mrs. Erickson