About The Teacher

NAME: Mrs. J. Gorton

SCHOOL: Park Middle School

CLASS: 7th Grade Social Studies (US History)

SCHOOL PHONE: (908) 322-4445

About Mrs. G!

Education: K-12: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools
           College (Undergraduate): James Madison University, VA [BS]
           College (Graduate): Walden University [MS in Middle Level  
                               Education]

Where I grew up: Fanwood and Scotch Plains

Interests and hobbies: Running, Walking/hiking, baking, yoga/pilates,
shopping, Kakuro, Sudoku, word puzzles, watching T.V., traveling, tennis, and
playing "Jeopardy!" on the computer

Some of my "Favorites" are...
Animal: Cats (I have 2--Mickey and Bella)
Color: Blue
Season: Spring (later spring/early summer)
T.V. Show: So You Think You Can Dance
Clothes store: NY & Company
Place I've been: Venice, Italy OR Navplion, Greece (I can't decide-it's tied!)

Mission For The Class

I will help you learn civics and history so that you can understand and
appreciate the past and present, as well as participate fully as a U.S.
citizen now and in the future. Related to this mission, I have 3 main goals:
(1) To help you enjoy social studies; (2) To help you develop critical
thinking and decision-making skills; and (3) To encourage you to make positive
contributions to our society.