This Trimester in ELA...
6th Grade ELA:
Sixth Grade is currently reading Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman.
7th Grade ELA:
Seventh Grade is currently reading a selection of short stories and poems.
8th Grade ELA:
Eighth Grade is currently reading the House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.
All Middle School:
All of middle school is currently working on personal narratives and creative writing.
My Goal and Excitement for the Trimester?
I am excited to see the students getting more and more excited about reading, specifically short stories and poetry.
Patrick Cornell
Holy Family staff member since 2020
University of Portland
Middle School English, Seventh Grade Homeroom
I couldn't be happier to be a part of the Holy Family community. I am originally from Quincy, IL, but moved to California to attend the University of San Diego where I studied Creative Writing and Philosophy. After graduation, I moved to southeastern Montana where I worked in schools as a part of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps NW before coming to Portland where I continued my career in education, ultimately receiving a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Portland. As a teacher, I strive to help students find a passion for the content while building essential skills to help them in future academia and beyond.