East Middle School 6th Grade Team
We are excited about the 2011-12 school year. We are proud of our teams commitment to excellence and encourage involvement in
your student's education. We want to hear from you in order to meet the needs of your child. We are available for calls or
conferences during first block from 7:40 - 9:15.
Appointments may be scheduled by calling the
6th grade office between the
hours of 7:40 a.m.- 4:00 p.m at
953-5762
| Math Department |
Ms. Beard
Rm 334 Ph# 953-5214
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Mr. Holloran
Rm 336 Ph# 953-5216
Credentials: BA in Philosophy from Northwestern University, Teach For America corps member, currently
working on a Masters in Education from UMSL
Favorite Quote: "An idealist is a person who helps other people to be prosperous." -Henry Ford
Commitment to Excellence: By the end of the year, my students will have learned more math than in any one
year period of their lives and will be prepared to accelerate their learning even further in 7th grade. More importantly,
each of my students will leave the 6th grade with a firm understanding that they CAN and WILL
graduate from college and that the work they do now will help them reach that goal.
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Ms. Scarbrough
Rm 322 Ph# 953-5292
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| Communication Arts Department |
Ms. Dehner
Rm 335 Ph# 953-5215
Credentials: Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education with a Middle Level Endorsement in Language Arts and Social Science
Hobbies: reading, writing, enjoying nature, traveling
Favorite Quote: “Our
deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we
are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness
that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you
not to be?” Marianne Williamson
Commitment to Excellence: I
will strive to provide my students the skills they need in order to be
successful in school and in life. I will support and encourage my
students in all of their endeavors, and I will strive to get to know
them as people,
not just as students.
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Ms. Harris
Rm 332 Ph# 953-5212
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Ms. Smith
Rm 337 Ph# 953-5217
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Ms. Taliaferro-Thomas
Rm 324 Ph# 953-5294
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| Science Department |
Mr. Herkenhoff
Rm 329 Ph# 953-5299
Credentials: Bachelors of Science in Biology and Certified in Unified Sciences
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Favorite Quote: We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors,we borrow it from our Children.
Philosophy of Education: My dear children: I rejoice to see you before me today, happy youth of a sunny
and fortunate land. Bear in mind that the wonderful things that you learn in your schools are the work of many generations,
produced by enthusiastic effort and infinite labour in every country of the world. All this is put into your
hands as your inheritance in order that you may receive it, honour it, and add to it, and one day faithfully hand it on to
your children. Thus do we mortals achieve immortality in the permanent things which we create in common. If you always keep
that in mind you will find meaning in life and work and acquire the right attitude towards other
nations and ages. - Albert Einstein
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Mr. Hamilton
Rm 331 Ph# 953-5211
Credentials:Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a Minor in Chemistry, Louisiana State University;
Juris Doctorate from University of Missouri, Columbia-School of Law
Hobbies: Cooking, Reading, Coaching Football, Disney World
Favorite Quote: “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did
your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” –Coach John Wooden, UCLA Basketball
Commitment to Excellence: I always strive to create a life-long love of learning and critical thinking
skills in my students. With those two skills, there is nothing a student can’t do!
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| Social Studies Department |
Mrs. Dofing
Rm 330 Ph# 953-5210
Credentials: B.S. of Science in Education, Master of Arts in Instructional Practices
Hobbies: Travel, Photography
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Commitment to Excellence: I will work my hardest to ensure that my students are successful citizens of our
school, as evidenced by their academic performance and positive character traits. I will achieve this by being a supportive
and collaborative member of my team and faculty, communicating frequently with parents and involving my
students in relevant and engaging learning experiences.
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Ms. Pryor
Rm 333 Ph# 953-5213
Credentials: Bachelors of Science, History - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Masters of
Education - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Hobbies: gardening, running, scrapbooking, watching movies, listening to music, going to plays and
musicals.
Favorite Quote: "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically...
Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." Martin Luther King, Jr.
Commitment to Excellence: I strive to provide my students with the same educational quality and
opportunities that I expect for my son. It is important for students to obtain every advantage at East Middle School by
challenging themselves to take ownership in their learning and attentively participating in the school
community. I expect my students to achieve excellence in each academic pursuit and in every demonstration of their character.
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