All About Mrs. Howell

   Hi there 6th Graders! My name is Patty Howell and I am excited to be teaching you math this year! I have been teaching at Blue Ridge Middle for 28 years and I absolutely love it here! I love teaching my Middle School kids math, although I haven't always loved math! I had a very hard time learning math in middle school and I totally understand the struggles one faces with math. That's a good thing though, because I know what to do to help you with those struggles. I started understanding math when I started teaching it, and filling in the gaps. I will do everything I can to help you do the same!

   I have been very blessed with my precious family. My husband, Smiley, who owned Wholesale Tire in Greer, passed away. However, I am blessed to have three sons...Logan, Tyler, and Luke, and my beautiful daughter-in-law, Chelsea. Last but not least, I have one grandson, Canaan, who is starting Kindergarten and brings me so much happiness and love...He is Logan's son.

   I was an Air Force brat and moved a lot when I was young but my family settled in Charleston, S.C., after my dad retired, and other family members still live. My favorite place to go is to the beach...it is my happy place! I went to Winthrop College and majored in Elementary Education. I got my Masters of Education at Converse College. I am a big GAMECOCKS fan!!!! GO COCKS!!!!!

   I look so forward to teaching this year and getting to know all of my students. Please let me know what I can do to make this the best year ever for you. Never hesitate to come ask me for help. I will always have a listening ear if you ever need to talk about something. You are going to LOVE "THE RIDGE"! We have the best kids, parents, teachers and staff!