Holly Peterman

Teacher

Phone: 744-4721 x4709
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Welcome to 7th Grade Language Arts!

PLANNING TIME:  5th Hour  (12:35 - 1:30)

CLASS SUMMARY:  This class focuses on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.  Through a variety of literature genres, students will develop and strengthen their comprehension skills.  A wide variety of writing assignments will allow students to use their voice and creativity to take their writing to a higher level.  Listening and speaking skills are incorporated in many ways to help strenghten their confidence in communicating with others.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION:  I believe every child can be successful when given the appropriate learning opportunities and support.  I will do whatever I can to help a child reach his/her potential.

MY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 

             Associate of Arts - Muskegon Community College

             Bachelor of Science in Education - Central Michigan University

             Masters in Elementary Education - Grand Valley State University

OTHER PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENTS:

            Service-learning Training

            Muskegon County Internet Safety Commission

            Girls on the Run Coach

MY FAMILY:    I am married to Jeff Peterman and have two children, Zack and Tara.  Both my husband and I graduated from Reeths-Puffer and both of our children attend here as well.  We are all active in school sports and the booster club.

MY HOBBIES:  I have a wide variety of interests!  I love to play beach volleyball, water ski, read,  work in my flower gardens, and play with our dogs.   Going the the gym, doing a variety of aerobics, and walking are also activities I enjoy.

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