Welcome to 6th grade! I have been teaching either art or elementary school since 2007 and I am so excited to teach 6th grade History and ELA this year. I am a San Diego native and received my Art History degree and teaching credential from San Diego State University. My family and I moved to Nevada City and became an NCSA family in 2020. When I’m not teaching you can find me enjoying one of our many lakes with my kayak or out hiking a new trail with my family.
6th Grade ELA
Students will engage in three major writing units: narrative, argumentative, and informational writing. Students will explore themselves and the world around them, thinking critically about their environment, while honing their writing skills. Students are encouraged to read 30 minutes a night at home. In class, students will read daily and participate in guided reading groups, individual reading, and whole-class novels.
6th Grade Social Studies
Students will learn about the ancient worlds from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire using G.R.A.P.E.S. to connect the movement of civilizations across time and continents. History is a perfect subject for individual exploration, and students will have the opportunity in each unit to deep dive into a relevant topic of their choice.