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Getting to Know About Mrs. Holder. SMILE….I am! . My History. I am a product of Parkway: Green Trails Elementary Parkway Central Jr. and Sr. High: Go Colts!!! MIZZOU: Go Tigers! Maryville University/ Master’s Degree. My Family.
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Getting to Know About Mrs. Holder SMILE….I am!
My History I am a product of Parkway: Green Trails Elementary Parkway Central Jr. and Sr. High: Go Colts!!! MIZZOU: Go Tigers! Maryville University/ Master’s Degree
My Family • My parents still live in my childhood home in Chesterfield. • I am married to Dave, a Computer Specialist Consultant and live in St. Charles. • I have 3 teenagers: • Brianna is a Senior, attending DePauw University in Indiana and is playing college Volleyball. • Logan is a Junior, attending UMC, MIZZOU • Valerie is a Sophomore, attending Westminster College and is playing college soccer. • We have a 14 year old Yellow Lab named Roscoe and one 1 ½ year old named Rex.
Professional Facts • Undergraduate Education K-8, UMC • Master’s Degree in Education, Maryville University • MO Health Certification K-12 • Wentzville School District, 5th grade,12 years • Parkway West Middle, Science and Health,3 years • Parkway Southwest Middle, classroom health, grades 6,7,8 for 11 years • Parkway Alumni Association President, 4 years, Board of Directors, Granting Dreams Chairperson,14 years • Pillar of Parkway 2008 • World History Certification 2009 • Parkway Southwest Middle, World History 2009-2011
My Favorites • I enjoy: • Cooking for others • Reading/Learning • Singing/Jamming with the radio • Being with my children • Spending time with my parents • Being outside • Hanging with my friends • Playing with Roscoe and Rex • Traveling • Visiting my kiddos at college • Watching my favorite shows, movies, going to the theater
Interesting Facts • I have another daughter, Chelsea • I have one sister, Cheri • I was a Junior Olympic Diver • I coached diving for 12 years • I coached volleyball for 6 years • My favorite color is plum • I have a great deal of energy and am very organized. • I love working with students!
World History: Southwest Middle School • World History presents significant people and events. It also encompasses broad historical themes that occur through time. • Students will apply concepts from the social sciences including economics, geography, and government/civics to the study of medieval history. • Areas of study include: River Valley Civilizations, Egypt, Ancient Greece, Egypt, Ancient Rome, Byzantine Empire, African Empires, Europe, Middle Ages, Japanese Feudalism, Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas.
World History Class Requirements • Students in World History class will need to: • create a WH folder with pockets, prongs and paper to be brought to each class period • be prepared for class by bringing their World History textbook, a pencil, pen, hi-lighter, thin black marker and a personal book to read each class period • have a personal flash drive will be important throughout the year • be responsible and aware to meet deadlines and be prepared for upcoming assessments (Trailblazer homework hotline #314-415-7300-5-2-2) Have a positive attitude, good behavior, and be ready to learn, work together, and have fun.
World History:Goals and Objectives • The intent, is for students to gain information and knowledge of ancient times through the Middle Ages with a brief introduction to prehistory. • Students will be engaged in technology, group work, self-study and research to make connections with the understandings of the past and be able to show how they effect contemporary life and the potential impact on the future. • Students should be prepared for class each day with their assignments and materials, and be ready to share new information with their classmates.
CITIZENSHIP • Citizenship Outstanding! • student goes above and beyond what is asked • student participates in class • student consistently has homework and assignments • student is inquisitive about subject matter • Satisfactory • student is regularly prepared for class with materials and assignments • student shows effort and works hard to do well • student is paying attention in class and not distracting others Needs Improvement • student does not complete assignments • student does not to come to class prepared with materials • student does not participate in class Unsatisfactory • student is rarely prepared for class with materials or assignments • student chooses not to participate in class and is often off task • student distracts him/herself , and /or others during class time
Closure I look forward to working with your child to help them have a successful school year! Thank you, Mrs. Holder