This is my fourth year here at Horner, and I am so excited to be back! I started teaching with a multiple subject credential in 2016, and have taught sixth grade English and history core consecutively during my years here. Beforehand I taught preschool for two years in Japan. Prior to that, I taught grade 1 and then 4/5/6 combo in Oakland, as well as a part time teaching job with Santa Clara Unified School District shortly before leaving for Japan. It has been a long journey to joining Fremont Unified, and I am thrilled to be part of the Horner team. I truly love teaching middle school as the students are old enough to be responsible and independent, but young enough to still be excited and involved. It is such a fun and interactive age level to work with, and I am so excited to get to know all of you this school year! 

I didn't start out my career with teaching in mind; I graduated with my degree in business administration from St. Mary’s College, and though I was looking for a more traditional office job, that summer I decided to think about what I needed to do by working a familiar job I've done since high school: teaching kids swimming. I realized I wanted to teach in that time, and started searching for programs to get my credential. I earned my masters in Education: Curriculum and Instruction as well as my Multiple Subject Credential at San Jose State, and started subbing around the south bay before I started my full- time teaching career. This year is my second year the doctorate of education program at San Jose State, and expect to graduate and defend my dissertation in 2027. I appreciate you support and understanding as I navigate the program, teaching full-time, and my well-being this year. 

A little more about me:

• currently live in Oakland, though I grew up in San Jose.

• I adore my cat, Mikasa, and adopted a young cat last year, named Tomoko. 

• I care for 23 plants at home and school

In closing, please feel free to contact me throughout the year with any questions, concerns, or thoughts. I truly believe that a strong partnership between home and the classroom helps to best support each child, so I look forward to getting to know both my students and families this year.

email: elindley@fusdk12.net

510-656-4000 x 48518

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