User:ArielJadeRiche

Beginning at the age of 16, I have been a proud student of Mississippi College. From my B.A. in English Writing with minors in Political Science and Spanish, I am now continuing my education as a graduate student for Master’s of Education; this portfolio is my last final project for my degree! I will compile and post work from this class, as required, as well as further post other resources and information that may be utilized for collaboration in education. Please feel free to email if any questions or suggestions occur to you ♥

I am currently a 6th grade Social Studies teacher at Kirksey Middle School in the Jackson Public Schools District. I hold additional certifications in English, Mild to Moderate Special Education, and Spanish. In my free time (if and when that exists), I enjoy reading fiction and fantasy, writing songs, and playing music.

My interest of music bloomed when I was about 2. My grandmother used to live in North Carolina and when we would visit her we would go see bluegrass performances. I fell in love with the guitar instantly! From the age of 2, I was begging for a guitar. When I was finally 8, my parents gave in and got me one. I was ECSTATIC! I now also play mandolin, tenor banjo, and a little bit of upright bass, as well as instruct guitar, mandolin, and vocals when I am not instructing in a middle school content area classroom!

Music has always been my release, and it has taught me many things ~ perseverance, reward of pain, commitment, diligence, motivation, patience, passion, and to have no fear of failure.