English II honors

Class overview

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in English language skills, which will prepare students for the future. Students will learn how to analytically read, write, and speak about literature and language. A variety of literary genres provide the basis for reading instruction. Composition instruction will focus on the writing of essays for various purposes and will include all phases of the writing process. Speaking skills will center around honing the skills of effective communication on various topics.

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All About Mrs. Burns

About me

I am so excited to be your English teacher this year. This is my 7th year teaching and second year at HHMS. I love being apart of our Tors Family!

I live in Bedico with my husband-TJ and my teenage son who also happens to be TJ. We have 4 dogs, a cat, fish, and 2 pet rats. We love animals!

I am a product of TPSS. I went to Champ Cooper and graduated from Ponchatoula High School. I was a political science/ Pre-law major at Louisiana Tech University. I transferred to Southeastern Louisiana University my sophomore year of college which is where I graduated from with a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies after changing majors my senior year. Law was no longer my passion. I decided to work and figure out what my passion was. After a four year break, I returned to Southeastern to pursue English Education as English was my minor previously. It was the best decision I ever made. I truly love teaching English.

I enjoy all things creative. I love to read, write (stories and poetry), draw, paint, and bake. I was a cake decorator for about 9 years. I enjoy being outside whether it's walking/ hiking or a day at the beach.

I cannot wait to get to know you all this year!