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Mrs. Melissa Tallardy
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Westerly High School
Hometown:
Westerly
Class Information:
Room Number: 202
Students per Class: 115
Class Description:
I typically teach grade 10 English. What a great year---no longer a freshman, but feet are firmly planted here, rather than with one foot out the door like upperclassmen. Ialso teach Film Study--a super cool elective where we study the text of film- past and present.
Position:
English teacher
Needs:
COMPUTERS!
My Philosophy:
I believe it is our obligation to provide access and opportunity for a powerful and meaningful education to all students.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Born, raised, and repeating the pattern with my own family in Westerly, RI wife and mother of 3 boys
College and Degrees:
Westerly High School Class of 1994 graduate 1998 Rhode Island College graduate, BA 2017 Western Governors University, MEd
Activities:
-reader -fitnessenthusiast- spinning, running, walking -florist
Favorite Books:
The Book Thief Life of Pi
Favorite Quotes:
"Get busy living or get busy dying."
Interests:
I love the beach. I love to travel. I love to be outside. I love to watch movies
Employment History:
1998-2000 Wachusett Public Schools- gr. 7 teacher 2000-2004Westerly Middle School- gr. 6 teacher 2004-presentWesterly High School teacher (gr. 9-12)
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I want to. Not because it is a job. Not because I always have. Not because my parents made me. I teach because I want to be involved in the movement we call education. It is always moving, always changing and I find it fascinating and important.