ABOUT AVID

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an academic support program integrated throughout Dent Middle School. AVID can be taken as a co-curricular class, and you will also see AVID learning strategies implemented throughout the school. Through these strategies, students learn organizational and study skills, critical thinking, motivational activities, and so much more.

AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

Click here to learn more about how AVID is being used throughout Richland Two.

MEET MS. PREUDHOMME!

Ms. Marianne Preudhomme is the AVID Coordinator and AVID Elective Teacher at Dent Middle School. She is truly a master of helping students acquire all the tools they need to be successful in life and ready for college.

Prior to becoming a middle school teacher, Ms. Preudhomme worked in social services with at-risk youth. As a teacher, she has taught Social Studies, English Language Arts, and now the AVID elective. Ms. Preudhomme earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon and her Master's of Education in Middle School Social Studies and English Language Arts from Georgia State University. She also holds a Master's of Educational Administration and Supervision from Southern Wesleyan University. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and was Teacher of the Year for her school in 2011.

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