JAMES HESSE

I am a special education co-teacher in 7th and 8th grade Social Studies classrooms in Garcia Middle School.  I have a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters of Science degree at Texas A&M Univeristy University in Corpus Christi.

I am a certified teacher in the State of Texas at Garcia Middle School in the following areas:

Special Education-Grades K-12

Social Studies Composite-Grades 6-12

In addition, I am certified by the State of Texas to teach:

Secondary Reading-Grades 6-12

Secondary ELA-Grades 6-12

English as a Second Language-Grades K-12

Bilingual Education-Grades K-8

Secondary Spanish-Grades 6-12

I am certified to teach in these subject areas but my assignment at Garcia Middle School does not cover these areas.

My Class Schedule is the following:

First Period-8th Grade US History with Mrs. Olivacce

Second Period-8th Grade US History with Coach Dean

Third Period-8th Grade US History with Coach Dean

Fourth Period-7th Grade Texas History with Ms. Self

Fifth Period-7th Grade Texas History with Mrs. Ross

Sixth Period-Conference/Plaaning Period

Seventh Period-8th Grade US History with Mrs. Clinkscales

Tutorials-Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:20 AM in Room 406 (Mrs. Olivacce's Room)

My teaching role is to serve as a co-teacher in the above classes to provide the best educational opportunities for all students in order that they best fulfill their potential as learners.