NAME: Ms. Nancy Coleman

SCHOOL: Redwood Middle School

CLASS: 7th grade Core (Language Arts, Literature & World History)

SCHOOL PHONE: 867 3042 x8123

About The Teacher

I grew up in Chicago and received my bachelor's degree in psychology from the 
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. After working with children with
behavioral and emotional issues in a variety of settings in Illinois, I moved to
California and worked at Eastfield (now Eastfield Ming Quong).

I began teaching in the Saratoga School District in 1987 following completion of 
the teaching credential program at Santa Clara University. In addition to teaching 
7th grade for the past six years, I have also taught 3rd and 4th grade and worked 
in a variety of special assignments supporting teachers throughout the district.

My special interests in education include writing instruction and adolescent literature.
Along with teaching Core half time, I serve as one of the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
Lead Teachers for Redwood. I have recently begun a master's program in gifted education 
at the University of Connecticut, and I also hold a Technology in Education supplementary 
credential. I am a GATE certified teacher. Both of my sons graduated from SUSD schools.

Mission For The Class

Students will
* value the study of history and see the myriad connections between the past,
present, and future 
* love literature and become critical evaluators of what makes good literature 
* see themselves as writers and discover new tools for their writer's toolboxes
* be a member of the crew, not just a passenger, as we create and maintain our 
learning community.