NAME:
Debra Taylor
SCHOOL:
Vandenberg Middle School
CLASS:
7th Grade Math & Math Honors
My Voice Mail:
742-3864
Hello everyone and welcome back to school! I hope all of you had a terrific
summer. Once again we spent part of our summer at Lake Tahoe hiking to
waterfalls and remote lakes, kayaking and just generally relaxing and
catching up on our reading list. We also enjoyed a much anticipated visit
with two of our grandchildren, Zachary and Sofia, enjoying all of the
activities that over-indulgent grandparents do.
Funny how at the end of every school year, I always look forward to
vacation. But when summer is over, I am truly excited about my return to
VMS. I look forward to getting to know each of you!
A brief background on me: I am a graduate of Cal Poly and Chapman University
with a B.S. in Business Administration and a M.A. in Education; Curriculum
and Instruction. I have a single subject credential in Business and a
supplemental credential in Mathematics. I've been teaching for over 20
years. This is the start of my twelfth year at VMS.
I am married with four children -- Joshua, Melissa, Jason and Alisa. I am
also blessed with three grandchildren: Zachary, Sofia, and Anna Katherine.
I mustn't forget that I also have a rambunctious Border Collie named Roxy.
Roxy is one awesome soccer player, believe it or not.
In my spare time (when I am not grading papers!) I enjoy spending time
with my family and friends, as well as, traveling, hiking, bicycling,
reading, cooking, and sewing. I am a NASCAR fan and still a Lakers fan, even
though they did finish dismally last season!
Finally, let me leave you (and hopefully reassure you) with this: I love
kids, love teaching, love Math -- and I love it in exactly that order. It is
truly a privilege to have you in my class. I am confident it will be a great
year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Taylor
To improve critical thinking, math skills, and appreciation for the subject!