Sara Gifford
Literacy Coach
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About the Teacher
Education
I completed the 2+2 program with Northwest Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi. I have an Associate of Arts degree from Northwest and a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Mississippi. Class of 2011. My certification is in English 7th through 12th grade. I have a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Mississippi College.
Experience
I taught 8th grade ELA for four years and 7th grade ELA for one year at LCMS. I also taught English II for two years at Lake Cormorant High School. I am so excited for the new school year! Before I became a full time teacher, I had the pleasurable opportunity to work in many Desoto County Schools as a long-term substitute teacher for two years. 2023-2024 is my twelfth year in education.
Text Analysis Strategies
Calendar
Links to Valuable Websites
Research
When looking for reliable sources, searching these databases feel like hitting the jackpot!
Free MLA style guide
This website is awesome! It has everything you will ever need to know about MLA. No need to memorize, just look it up!