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Mrs.Derry's
Website for
English 10,American Lit,and English 10 Honors
2009-2010
Welcome to my website. I hope you find it helpful.
Below is a list of some of the information you will find on the
links (use the
left-hand bar).
- academic plans
- course outlines
- course assignments and
homework
- class grades
- community service
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Welcome back to Shorecrest and the 2009-10
school
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year. Hopefully, you have done some reading and
relaxing and are re-charged and ready to go.
A bit about me: This is my 18th year at Shorecrest.
I have taught a number of subjects including: Englihsh 10, English
10 Honors, Advanced Placement English 12, Journalism, Reader's
Choice, Speech, American Literature, Senior Connections, and I was
also the advisor for the school newspaper for 6 years. I earned my
Master's in Education in 1999, and became a National Board
Certified Teacher in 2008.
I like to
read (most English teachers do). This summer I read many gardening,
landscaping, and home improvement books since gardening and reading
are two of my favorite hobbies. I also read The Girl with
the Dragon Tattoo and Song Yet Sung. I love to talk about books, so
let me know what you are reading.
I have two children: a daughter who just
graduated from Lake Forest College just north of Chicago, and a son
who is a junior at Colorado College. My daughter is an Americore
Volunteer working for a non-profit organization in Chicago called
the North River Commission. My son just left for his fall semester
at Colorado College. If you have any questions about your future
college planning, please feel free to ask as I have lots of first
hand experience.
In case you are unfamiliar with National Board Certification, here
is a brief note about it:
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has
5 Core propositions that
influence every aspect of the certification process. They
are:
- Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
- Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those
subjects to students.
- Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student
learning.
- Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn
from experience.
- Teachers are members of learning communities.
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