1. A little bit about me and My classroom environment
7th Grade English
A little bit about me and
My classroom environment

2. My teaching experience
UTC- undergrad
Vanderbilt- M. Ed.
MTSU (current)- PhD Literacy Studies
11 years teaching ELA
2 districts- Duval Co. and MNPS
Expertise in teaching ELL and diverse populations

3. My classroom Agenda (with standards) Weekly updates
Structure and rigor is all research based
Areas of focus- vocabulary, grammar, writing and reading
Test/Quizzes/Projects
Binder checks- Cornell notes
College and career readiness- ACT/SAT and soft skills

4. Routines I normally update grades once a week
I normally return s within 24 hours (unless I am ill or it is over the weekend)
I normally stay after school to tutor once a week; please schedule time in advance
is the best way to reach me
I have high expectations for all students

5. Important Items Membean (vocabulary) $10 3 books to purchase
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
The One and Only Ivan by K.A. Applegate

6. About me (outside of school)
I’m a mom with 2 children; one of them is a toddler.
My husband is an educator so we live and breathe education.

7. Accolades Blue Ribbon Teacher 2015-2016
Voted Teacher with Most School Spirit ( , )
TLI (Teacher Leadership Institute)
SCORE (State Collaborative on Reforming Education) Fellow
Mayor Barry’s Teacher Cabinet (2015- current)
Dr. Joseph’s Transition Team (current)

8. Leticia.skae@mnps.org Twitter @LSkae Instagram @Letskae
Contact information
Englishwithskae.weebly.com