Teacher Bio

Hello! My name is Ms. Richmond. This is my first year here at Desert Meadows and the Laveen School District. I am looking forward to being a part of the Laveen Family. I have 10 years of teaching experience. I have taught 3rd grade and 6th-8th grade ELA. I am so excited to be here and I can not wait to see what this year has in store for us!

I have two children – William Richmond and London Story.

I enjoy Starbucks -Mango Dragon Fruit, traveling, and reading.

Below is an outline of the units we will be covering;

  • Conflicts & Clashes – “When do differences become conflicts”
    • StarGirl by Jerry Spinelli
  • Highs and Lows – “What do we learn from love and loss?”
    • Tangerine by Edward Bloor
    • Flesh and Blood So Cheap by Albert Marrin
  • Chasing the Impossible – “What makes a dream worth pursuing?”
    • Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry
  • Moment of Truth – “How can one event change everything?”
    • Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza
    • An American Plague by Jim Murphy
  • Test of Time – “Why do we still read myths and folktales?”
    • The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
  • The Power of One – “How do we stand out from the crowd?”
    • The Giver by Lois Lowry
    • Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

We have a great year ahead of us. Please be sure to review your student’s supply list. Again, I am looking forward to teaching and learning with your student. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me should you have any concerns and or questions. Thank you.

drichmond@laveeneld.org

  1. 304.2020 x3675