Hello, Warrior families!  My name is Mrs. A. McDowell, and I am delighted to start a new year at Hodges Bend Middle School (HBMS).

I began my teaching career here in Fort Bend ISD after graduating from Sam Houston State University. This year marks the beginning of my eighteenth year. I am eager to engage and explore learning with your HBMS students, and my goal is to increase students' growth and knowledge academically, socially, and in areas of need.

I enjoy teaching and facilitating English/ Language Arts (ELA) at HBMS and guiding students to become life-long learners. I believe that students can reach the short term and long term for the year with parents, teachers, and students working collaboratively and consistently as a team. As a team, we will work together to assist your student with the profile of graduate attributes and increase skills to be a life-long learner.

It is a pleasure to work with diverse learners and witness the students show growth throughout the year.I would like to welcome you to start a new year with goals that you plan to accomplish in ELA class or throughout the year. Let's go Warriors!