Welcome

I am excited to be working with you this year.

Number of Years as an Educator: 16+ years

Number of Years Teaching IB English: 12+ years

Alma Mater: University of Georgia (undergrad) ;

Highest Degree Earned: Education Specialist

My Philosophy of Education: I believe that by providing a rigorous classroom experience, my students will have an opportunity to grow and be challenged. One of my primary goals is to equip students with the tools they need to flourish and be successful in the study of literature and ultimately life after high school.

What I'm Doing Outside of the Classroom: spending time with my husband and our three daughters, sewing, writing, and reading, and taking care of my houseplants.

Tutorial Hours: Tuesdays 3:50-4:30 or by appointment

Classroom Details:

Google Classroom: We utilize Google Classroom to as a means for students to access class content (i.e. in the case of absences or missed assignments) and for students to submit assignments. Typically, handouts and assignments will be posted on Google classroom. Please obtain the Google Classroom Code for your specific subject and class period. Codes will be given out the first week of school and can be obtained by emailing the teacher. Parents are invited to join our Google Classroom as well. IB Literature students will utilize Google Classroom in addition to Microsoft Class Notebook.

Remind: Students are encouraged to join Remind as a way to be connected to things going on in the classroom. Remind codes will be posted on the syllabus.

Turnitin.com - In addition to using Google Classroom, students will be required to submit some assignments via turnitin.com. This platform is a useful tool to help check for multiple forms of plagiarism and teach students the value of academic integrity, proper attribution, and authentic writing.

Please feel free to email or call me with any concerns you may have this year.

jandi.harris@atlanta.k12.ga.us