Mrs. Durant

I teach Extended Resource across grades 7–12, providing support to students at both Vale Middle School and Vale High School. My responsibilities include teaching Resource classes and delivering in-class support for Algebra 1A/1B.

Emphasis on functional and life skills that build independence and confidence in everyday activities. Organization and time management enable students to prioritize tasks and manage their time effectively, ensuring responsibilities are completed with minimal stress. Task completion and emotion regulation skills foster productivity and emotional well-being, equipping students to face challenges with resilience. Instruction in basic cooking skills, including recipe following and grocery list preparation, empowers students to prepare nutritious meals and make informed dietary choices. Financial literacy instruction, including budgeting fundamentals, promotes responsible spending and saving practices. Together, these skills prepare students for independent living and enable them to navigate daily responsibilities with greater self-sufficiency and confidence.

Over the course of the year, students will learn the importance of appropriate interactions with both peers and adults. Students will utilize the "circle of friends" visual to determine the level of familiarity appropriate for each relationship tier: family, friend, acquaintance, and stranger. Through interactive scenarios, students will develop interpersonal problem-solving skills and apply relationship boundaries to real-world situations.