Ann-Frances+Stoddard

Welcome to my page!
===I am a first year teacher at Sumter High School. I teach English I and II. My first year has been a roller coaster ride, but I absolutely love it! I also love being back in the role of student, so that I can acquire and learn new strategies to implement in the classroom. It is always great getting to learn from fellow teachers. ===

**Things you might not know:**

**I'm the middle child. My sister is four years older and my brother is four years younger.** **I like dogs, but hate cats...s****orry Willow (In my defense, I'm kind of allergic)!** **My favorite color is purple.** **I used to ignore my mother's advice, but as I've aged I realize just how wise and wonderful she is!** **I used to play "Harriet the Spy" and spy on all my neighbors. I'd then go write about it. I guess that is where the love for writing started!**

**My obsessions: (I always called these my writing territories, but Goldberg has it right.)** **my family: mom, dad, brother, sister, extended cousins** **teaching English ** **Edisto Beach** **lessons learned from break-upswith friends, boyfriends, or family**

Picture of me in Arizona this past Spring Break!