Hello everyone! My name is Mrs. Chanthasene (pronounced Chan-tuh-seen) and I am the 6th grade math teacher on the Red Team. I have been in education since 2007. I received my Bachelor of Science from Northeastern Illinois University, majoring in Elementary Education and a minor in mathematics. Soon after my first year in education, I pursued and received my graduate degree from Concordia University in Educational Leadership. I've always been so curious about math, looking for connections and relevance; this is my goal for my students who enter our math class. I hope that math comes to life during their time with me, in our math classroom. When I'm not teaching, you can find me hiking, camping, or traveling with my husband, son and daughter. We live to eat and explore, and are always open to suggestions on where to find the next best view or meal!

Welcome to my Language Arts classroom! I am so excited about starting a new school year with all of you! It is hard to believe that this will be my 20th year teaching middle school language arts; my 16th year here at MMS. Before teaching, I worked as a freelance writer and editor for various trade journals while raising my three children. When my youngest started First Grade, I decided to go back to school and earn a Masters Degree in Secondary Education--the rest is history! My children are now grown, and are living in Minnesota and Wisconsin. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy scorekeeping at our sporting events here at MMS, and reading novels with our 6th grade Reading Club members. Outside of school, I devote my time to my two awesome grandsons, Greyson and Wyatt, and two very energetic dogs, Penny Lane and Eleanor Rigby!

My name is Kelli Kos and I am the Reading Specialist and Read 180 teacher.  I live in Lake Villa with my husband, two sons, and our German Shepherd.  I graduated from Illinois State with my Bachelor's in Elementary Education in 2001 and from Benedictine Univestiy with my Master's in Reading and Literacy in 2015.  I am a self-proclaimed book junkie.  I literally devour whatever books find their way into my hands and I’m a huge fan of young adult novels.  I also enjoy baking, gardening, watching my boys participate in their extracurricular activities, and I love a good joke or funny picture. I’m looking forward to working with your child and having a great school year!

My Personal Website:

 https://sites.google.com/d/1caWeh0cgit9lYgzbkaRBJzjY3d32XBH0/p/1cPsb5wg4ZYQJCU1H_leNFP4fZY4vwLAs/edit

I teach social studies at McHenry Middle School. I love teaching about the ancient civilizations, it's filled with so many "stories" and amazing people! I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northern Illinois University. My Masters in Teaching and Leadership was completed at St. Xavier University. I enjoy reading (especially historical fiction), gardening, and finding great restaurants with my family. I must admit, I am obsessed with playing the game, Words with Friends. Spending time with my husband, family, and our crazy dog Mia are my favorite ways to relax. I know we will have another great year here at MMS!  

My Personal Website:

http://6redmrsobrien.weebly.com/

My students will also be joining my Google Classroom where many activities and assignments will be posted!

6 Red Special Education

Welcome to MMS!  I have a dual role here at MMS being one of the 6th grade Learning Resource teachers and the 6th grade Instructional Language Arts teacher.

In my position for the 6 Red Team, I act as the special education case manager.  I oversee IEP accommodations and modifications that take place in the general education classroom.  I work with the content area teachers to ensure the success of students with special needs.  I also provide individualized remediation to students during our homebase and SAT time. 

As the the instructional language arts teacher for 6th grade, I teach reading and writing skills along with reading intervention. Our class addresses individual needs through differentiated instruction, adaptive instructional software, high-interest literature, and direct instruction in reading, writing, and vocabulary skills.

Click HERE to access my website!

Welcome to 6Red Science! This will be my 12th year of teaching and my fifth year at MMS. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science and endorsements to teach science and social studies. I love learning new things and look forward to opening students' minds to the world around them. I also look forward to them teaching me new things. I live in the Crystal Lake area with my husband and two sons. As a family we love to travel, have movie nights and be outdoors. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you have throughout the year.