Name:
Mrs. Shupp
School:
Trumbull High School
Class:
English 9 Honors, ACP American Perspectives, Adolescent Experience, World Literature
Email:
shuppk@trumbullps.org
This site is intended to be an extension of the classroom and not a
replacement for instruction. It WILL NOT contain day-to-day lessons, or
smaller in-class assignments. I usually update the homework calendars at the
beginning of a unit and include reading assignments and any due dates for
long-term assignments. Occasionally the calendars need to be changed because
of unforseen needs in pacing or scheduling. I will relay any changes to
students in the classroom first, and then post them on this site. Please
note: THE MOST UP-TO-DATE LIST OF ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE BOARD
IN THE CLASSROOM. Students find this site useful as it offers them the "big
picture" of where they are headed, can often help keep them on target for
reading assignments if they are missing school due to illness or vacation,
and will contain copies of larger assignments in case a student has misplaced
the copy that was handed out in class.
Use the links to the left to find your class and the desired page.
I began teaching in 1999 at Trumbull High School. I have also taught at
Western Connecticut State University and Pomperaug Regional High School.
Prior to my Connecticut experience, I student taught at Brookline High
School in Brookline, MA. I seem to have left my heart in Boston where I
earned a B.A. in English and M.Ed in Secondary Education from Boston College
(GO EAGLES!).
I consider myself to be an easy-going and open-minded individual with a sense
of humor. I have three young sons who keep me quite busy: Jaden, Tanner, and
Gavin.
For fun, I like to read a good book, take a long walk (yes, with the
screaming children in tow), or on the very rare occasion when I am alone in
the evening, sit outside and listen to...silence.
My philosophy:
"Try not to have any fun - this is supposed to be educational." - Charles
Schultz.
Just kidding! I consider humor to be an integral part of the educational
process. School should be entertaining as well as informative.
My goal is for students to become better readers, writers, and thinkers.
There are some challenging readings and assignments ahead of you that will
help you grow as a student and as a person as you prepare for life beyond
high school.