RTI Instructors
RTI Instructor | 618-566-2305, Email: click name above
Liz Casey
RTI Instructor | 618-566-2305, ext. 6518
Lee-Alison Wilson Biography
Hello, I’m Ms. Wilson and I’m the Reading Challenge Teacher for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. I love reading, punny jokes, figuring numbers, traveling, and learning languages! My task is to support students with extra reading and study skill strategies to help them achieve more. Select students attend this class as one of their Exploratory class periods for the day. I’m super excited to have you journey with me this school year! I hope you’re ready to love learning with me! I look forward to a great school year!
Qualifications:
*Reading Teacher *B.S. Elementary Education & Psychology, Eastern Illinois University *M.S. Reading, Eastern Illinois University *Middle Level Endorsement Grades 6-8 Reading Teacher, ELA, Social Studies *Ed.S. Curriculum and Instructional Design, McKendree University-Lebanon, Illinois. *Secondary Certification Grades 9-12: English Language Arts & Reading Teacher *Ed.D. (ABD) Curriculum and Instructional Design, McKendree University-Lebanon, Illinois.
*Spanish Speaking
Experience:
2005-2008: Remedial Reading Instruction and Intervention, Math Tutor Grades 6-8
2008-2013: RTI Reading, Math Tutor Grades 6-8
2013-2018: 6th grade Reading/ELA
2018-2019: RTI Reading & Math 6-8
2019-Present: RTI Reading Grades 6-8
Liz Casey Biography
Hi! I'm Mrs. Casey and I am the Math Challenge Teacher for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Western Illinois University in 2005 and my Master's in Administration from Lindenwood University in 2008.
I am beginning my 16th year in education and am very excited to be starting my 2nd year at Mascoutah Middle School. Before coming to Mascoutah, I taught both 6th grade and 7th grade math, and I love working with middle school students!
It may seem that as a math teacher, I have always loved math, but that isn't exactly the case. I struggled with math off and on as a student, and wouldn't consider myself to have a "math brain." My time struggling with match concepts helps me to relate to students that also may struggle. My goal is to help students not feel so scared when approaching these middle school math concepts.
I am very much looking forward to building relationships with my students this year and helping them make connections in math.
What is RTI and how does it work at MMS?
Mascoutah School District and Mascoutah Middle School are committed to providing the highest quality of education for every student, every day. Response to Intervention (RtI) is a multi-level approach to providing differentiated support to all students. Therefore, to determine if students are meeting grade-level expectations, they are assessed throughout the year (fall, winter, spring) to measure progress in ELA (English Language Arts) or math. Our teachers provide a variety of approaches to ensure each student’s success. When screenings show that interventions are needed, students are placed where they can receive the support they need to make progress. The RtI model uses a three-tier approach to instruction/intervention:
Tier 1- Classroom teachers will use a variety of strategies within the core curriculum to address individual instructional needs.
Tier 2 Supports can occur in the regular core curriculum as well as the Challenge curriculum. Teachers will work together to support students.
Tier 3- Students who require more support than the regular classroom can offer, will receive more intensive interventions during a regular class period. These classes are titled Reading Challenge or Math Challenge. This class occurs on the Exploratory schedule, opposite of the student’s P.E., Band, or Chorus class. Students in this class earn a pass-P or fail-F grade which will be determined by participation, engagement in learning, and progress toward meeting individual goals.
Interventions will continue as needed to ensure student success in the Tier 1 instructional program. Our goal is to support students in meeting grade-level expectations within this 3 Tiered approach. The RTI Instructors will be monitoring student growth via progress monitoring with the STAR 360 assessment tools and teacher data. Every student will be involved in their assessment data and achievement goals in order to help them understand and participate in their growth.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact your child’s Reading Challenge or Math Challenge teacher, Mrs. Mulvihill- Assistant Principal or Mr. Klein-Principal.
618-566-2305