Hello, Team 6B! Welcome to Evans Junior High School and 6th-grade language arts. My name is Mrs. Janssen, and I will be your writing mentor and guide.

I’ve spent most of my teaching career teaching junior high school students and sharing my love of reading and writing. I have been a teacher at Evans since it opened in 2011. 

Here’s a little bit more about me:

• I grew up on the south side of  Springfield, Illinois, and went to Chatham Glenwood schools. 

• I was a competitive figure skater until I was in 8th grade. 

• I  then competed in volleyball, basketball, and track & field.  

• I graduated from Illinois State University.

• I have 3 children: Jacob, Chloe, and Sydney.  

• I have a fur baby:  Hogan (dog) 5.  

Some of my favorite things: Coffee, tea, chocolate, reading, movies, being outdoors, boating, long walks, golfing, watching sports, shopping, and spending time with my family.