Hello Everyone,

I am Mrs. Carter and I am excited for our upcoming school year. I LOOOOVVVEEEEE READING......which began my ELA Teaching career. This will be year 9 for me and every year I am surprised at how quickly time continues to fly. I have 4 years of experience coaching Cheer and this will be my 2nd year coaching here at QVMS. 

Mrs. Carter's Teaching Philosophy:
I believe in creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued and motivated to express themselves. My goal is to inspire a love for reading and writing while helping students develop critical thinking and communication skills. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential.

Favorite Books:

• [Hazelwood High Trilogy]
• [Mick Harte Was Here]
• [Amazing Grace]

Hobbies and Interests:

• Reading (African American Literature])
• Writing 
• My new hobby is making bracelets.

Fun Fact:
[I LOVE my HBCU SHAW UNIVERSITY located in Raleigh, North Carolina.]

Goals for This Year:

• Encourage students to explore different genres of literature.
• Foster a classroom environment that promotes creativity and collaboration.
• Enhance students' writing skills through various projects and feedback.
• Utilize interactive tools and platforms to create dynamic lessons that capture students' interest and encourage participation.
• Implement collaborative tools such as Google Classroom or Padlet to facilitate group projects and peer feedback, fostering teamwork among students.
• Use technology to provide personalized learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and paces through adaptive learning software.