Welcome to 6th Grade English

This site has been created to increase communication between GMS Room 17  during the day and students and parents at home. I hope you find it helpful.


I'd like to share a bit about myself.
I received my BA from Frostburg University in Elementary Education and my Masters of Education from Loyola University in Instruction. Besides my formal education, raising two boys has greatly influenced my teaching. Even though they are in college now, I still remember how homework and projects influenced our daily home life.

This is my 28th year teaching English in Howard County Public Schools, and my 19th year at Glenwood. I recently remarried, so you may know me by my previous name, Keenan.

I enjoy reading, traveling, watching sports, and hiking. If you and your sixth grader can figure where I went on vacation  (see above picture), I will give your 6th grader a prize.

I am also the 6th grade team leader, so feel free to contact me with any questions and concerns about the transition to middle school. If you have a concern about anything, please email me.