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Degrees and Certifications:
-B.S. Communication Science Disorders 1999 University of Montevallo -M.S. Elementary Education 2007 University of Montevallo -K-6 Elementary Certification -4-8 Middle Math Certification -Nationally Certified STEM Educator 2022
Mrs. Amber M Willis
Welcome to 6th Grade Math! As I begin my 15th year of teaching, I am excited about learning and growing along with my students. I taught 5th Grade at Thompson Intermediate for 6 years and this will be my 10th year in 6th Grade. Thompson Middle School is a special place and we are so excited to have you join us this year!
My husband and I have twins that are almost 21! (YIKES!) They are in college and only come home for food and laundry. We have a cat, named Sky, who keeps us company when they are at school. My family and I love traveling and being able to explore new places. Can’t wait to share some of those fun experiences with you!
Now….about school……In order to fully understand my teaching style, you must understand a normal day in our classroom. It is not quiet. Students are not still. There is a sense of security that allows even the most unsure students to feel like they can attack problems of great difficulty. We make mistakes, we learn from them, and we share those mistakes and lessons learned with each other. I fully believe that students need an environment that fosters risk-taking, collaboration, and celebration of even the smallest of successes. We developed a classroom logo last year…..JUST TRY! So this year, let’s all be ready to TRY new and hard things!