I am so excited about teaching only 6th grade langauge arts this year!  I have been teaching for 24 years. I live in Newton on a small farm with my husband and three children.  I have two daughters: Ginni who is 25 and Rachel who is 22.  I have one son who is 18.    I love animals, children and photography.  I am currently working on my doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction.