Name: Ramona Invidiato (Ato)

Subject: English 11

Number of Years Teaching: 35 years.

High School Attend: Glen Rock High.

College Attended: Washington College, ETSU

Degrees held: B. A. English, Political Science; M.ED

School activity/Organization/Sponsor: None

Why did you choose to become a teacher? I love history and I realized that literature is the history of the the mind as people live their lives. Words are power and live forever.

What is the most challenging part about teaching? Keeping those who want to learn to be protected from those who want to "play".

As a teacher, what are the most important qualities that a student should possess to achieve success? Desire to Succeed, cooperation, keeping an open mind, organization.

Your advice to the upcoming freshman: Pay attention to details. Success starts now. Don't put off anything until the last minute. Do a little everyday.

What class or classes do you teach and what will the class be studying and learning?English 11- American Literature, the history of the mind as people lives their lives in American History.

How much and what kinds of homework can your students expect? Journals, Vocabulary, and unfinished class work.

Special projects that will be completed throughout semester: Scrapbook made up of selected journals assignment .

What is the best way for your students to communicate with you? Coming directly to me to talk.

Do you offer tutoring? If yes, when and where? Tutoring is available every day after school except on Wednesdays.

Other Comments: I love teaching and my students. I'm not "easy" but if a students tries, good things happen "Be the best you can be."