I am Mrs. Holdness, a Literacy Specialist for Danville Public Schools. I am also the LIEP Advisory Board Chair for 2023-2024. You may contact me via email (jholdness@mail.dps.k12.va.us) or Talking Points. See Talking Points info below.
Please contact me on Talking Points. See instructions on the left!
Here you can find books and quizzes. Some are also in Spanish! www.getepic.com/sign-in
Class code: pnq0553
The Scholastic website has stories, activities, crafts, videos, lessons, and more. Some are also in Spanish and they are sorted by grade levels. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Dr. Hawke, Amanda, & Mrs. Holdness at the "Read Around the World" event, 2022
Literacy Websites at "Read Around the World" event, 2022
Families enjoying snacks and coloring flags from their native countries at the "Read Around the World" event, 2022
Amanda, Forest Hills student coloring the Puerto Rican flag at the "Read Around the World" event, 2022!
I have lived in Danville most of my life and attended Pittsylvania Co. Schools
I am married with one daughter, Brielle
9th year teaching
I have taught: ESL K-5, kindergarten, 2nd, and 3rd grade
Graduated from Averett University & Western Governors University
B.S. Liberal Studies with Teaching Licensure
M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction
M.Ed. Learning & Technology
M.A English Language Learners
Favorite color: pink
Favorite animal: flamingo
Favorite store: Hobby Lobby
Hobby: crafting and decorating
Favorite foods: steak, wings, and cheese fries
Favorite candy: gummy bears
Aaron, Forest Hills
Forest Hills ELs