8th Grade Learning Center Staff

Mrs. Karen Whitaker - Educational AssistantYears at RMS: 8Favorite Subject: EnglishFavorite Book: The Given Day by Dennis LehaneFavorite Movie: Notting HillAdvice to 8th Graders: This is the year to try some new subjects in our electives area and to work on good study habits because you will need them in high school!

Mrs. Patti Dodds - Learning SpecialistYears at RMS: 17Favorite Subject: I love them allFavorite Book: To Kill A MockingbirdFavorite Movie: Goodwill Hunting Advice to 8th Graders: Take charge of your education, understand your challenges and how to mitigate them, focus on your strengths, and be a strategic learner!

Mrs. Tammy Piper - Educational Assistant

Years at RMS: 2

Favorite Subject: English

Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby

Favorite Movie: Dead Poets' Society

Advice for 8th Graders: A good year to practice note taking, developing study habits, and to learn your strengths and weaknesses as a student!