Social Studies: Jessica Berry Room 207
Hello! I am the 7th grade Social studies teacher. I'm originally from NH but have made my way down the coast via NY, DE, and now NC. This is my 10th year of teaching. I spent 3 years teaching social studies and language arts in grades 6-8 in Delaware. This is my 7th year teaching at East Wake Academy. I attended Wesley College in Dover, DE focusing on the areas of study of History and English. I went on to complete by Masters in Education at Wilmington University in Dover, DE. I have a daughter named Amelia who keeps me very busy outside of school. Most of my free time is spent chasing her and our little dog around. I love to spend time working out, reading, making slime, listening to music, shopping, and going to the movies when I can find the time.
Color: purple or teal
Drink: water (*I like flavored water drops too), bubbly flavored water. I try to stay away from soda.
Snack: sun chips, pretzel thins, chex mix,
Sweets: dark chocolate, gummy worms, mints
Restaurants: Sushi one, Mexican, Chick-fil-A, Bojangles, Panera Bread
Flower: daisies
Scents: fruity or citrus, coconut or vanilla
Places to shop: Target, Walmart,
Not so favorites: white chocolate, cinnamon scent, watermelon flavor, any gum
Initials: JDB
Math: Alex DeJong Room 205
Bio:
Hello, I am thrilled to join the 7th grade team this year and work with these wonderful students. I have been teaching for 9 years. I have taught in both middle and elementary school. Most recently I spent several years teaching middle school science and I am thrilled to be back in the math classroom. Doing things outside and active bring me great joy. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Matt DeJong, and am a mom of three boys. Levi is 10 years old in fourth grade at EWA, Asher is 7 years old in 2nd grade at EWA, and I just recently had a baby named Luke who was born in October 2019.
Favorites:
Color: green
Drink: coffee, diet pepsi
Snacks: trailmix
Sweets: snickers
Restaurants: chick fil A
Flower: daisies
Scents: vanilla,
Places to shop: target or Amazon
Not so favorites: white chocolate
Initials: AND
My Classroom Wish List:
I am excited for the next year to begin for 7th grade ELA! I have been teaching for 12 years, making this year my lucky number 13! I completed my bachelors and masters degrees from Kennesaw State University, in Georgia, and my teaching specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee. I love to keep myself busy, and having a 4 year old daughter, 4 grown kids, and 1 granddaughter definitely fits! I am part of the COLE book team for EWA, which is like the public school version of Battle of the books. Outside of school, I spend time fishing, swimming, kayaking, and when I I tag along with my mom- geocaching (or treasure hunting as my daughter calls it).
Color: Orange
Drink: water, orange juice, Gatorade
Snack: nuts, pretzels, carrots, cucumbers, fruit
Sweets: I try to avoid them- I would love snacks as sweets!
Restaurants: Golden Corral, Panera Bread, Mexican, Sushi of any kind
Flower: any
Places to shop: Walmart, Food Lion
Favorite book genre: Steampunk
Not so favorites: chocolate, vanilla smells, Chick-fil-A
Color: gold and dark pink (raspberry)
Drink: coffee, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, water (I have a goal to drink more...)
Snack: anything sweet, pretzels, dried fruit, chex mix
Sweets: chocolate or gummies
Restaurants: Sushi, Mexican (Agave), Chick-fil-A, Bojangles, Starbucks, Boulevard Pizza, Panera Bread
Flower: Sunflowers or Mums
Scents: floral, citrus, "clean" smelling
Places to shop: Target, Walmart, Old Navy, TJ Maxx
Not so favorites: white chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon scent, banana flavor, bath and body works lotions
My Classroom Wishlist: http://bit.ly/7thgraywishlist