My name is Belinda Loftin Branson.  This is my 7th year teaching at East Lincoln Middle School.  I am excited to be teaching 7th grade ELA this year.  I was a student at this school when it was called East Lincoln Junior High and I consider it home.  I grew up in Denver, N.C. (Pumpkin Center), graduated from East Lincoln High School, and love this community.  I am looking forward to a great school year.