Hi There! 

Welcome to 8th Grade Language Arts on team Challenger! My name is Matt Rogers (Mr. Rogers) and I am so excited to be teaching at Sierra Middle School this year. For centuries, the human race has taught people about life using stories and poems. Even so today we share our life lessons through movies and music. This is why I love teaching language arts - I get to teach more than just reading and writing. I get to teach life! 

In the past, I spent seven years teaching 6th grade at Arrowwood Elementary School in Highlands Ranch. I found my time with 6th grade incredibly rewarding and I have discovered a passion for transition ages (8th grade transitioning into high school). This will be my 9th year teaching! Wooho! 

Aside from reading and movies, I am a national level Judo competitor and coach. I train under a United States Olympian (Grace Jividen-Truesdale) and have helped her bring several youth and adults to national titles as well (four of those athletes I oversee currently rank in the top three in the nation). I also hold a rank in Brazilian JuJitsu. I love both and could honestly talk about it for days. I am also a real estate agent when I'm not teaching, which I have found fun and challenging as well. 

I am beyond excited for this school year and I can't wait to see what is in store for us! My time at Sierra Middle School last year was incredibly rewarding. I can't wait to see what this year has in store!

-Matt