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.
- 304.2020 x3675