About Me
About Me Image Source: Blog Author My name is Teresa B. Skupien. I am a 4 th year teacher at a private middle school/junior high in Oak Lawn. I teach English Language Arts for grades 5 thru 8, as well as 8 th grade Reading. Early on in my road to education, I knew I wanted to teach English to high schoolers, but when the opportunity came around to teach at this school, I felt that it was a sign for me to get started on my career. Although I have faced many challenges along the way: reteaching myself content for grades 5-8, adjusting to a new set of standards, and mentally preparing myself to teach 10- to 14-year-olds—I wouldn’t have had it any other way! I may have taught my stud...