Grade: 6-8

Phone: 970-219-7364

Email: jborra@greeleyschools.org

 

Hi, my name is Jessup Borra and this is my first year at J. Evan's Middle School!  This is my fifth year of teaching, and I am very excited to be part of the J. Evan's team.  My Language! classes give me an opportunity to work with beginning English Language Learners, which is proving to be a richly rewarding experience.  I also teach an 8th grade reading intervention class.  I feel that it is my job to not only teach reading strategies, but to foster a love of reading in all my students.  My teaching philosophy is this:  People don't always remember every detail of the content they learn, but everyone remembers how they were treated.  I strive to treat everyone with dignity, respect and kindness.  Oh, and it never hurts to laugh a little bit, too! 

 

I went to Colorado State University and received a BA in English Literature.  Currently I'm enrolled in a graduate program at CU Boulder.  Very soon, I will earn an MA in Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity.  I love to read and to learn; if you have a good book recommendation for me, send it my way!

 

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, comments or concerns.