Biography
Ms. Sharping is a highly-qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience and middle school teaching endorsements in reading, math, science, and social studies. As a product of the Chicago Public School system, Ms. Sharping is dedicated to public school education and arts integration. Ms. Sharping graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Elementary Education. She earned her masters from the American College of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Her favorite way to teach is through discussion, small group activities and projects. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, painting, and playing competitive tennis.
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Annual Jr. High Bowling Team Builder
Principles of the Constitution | 8th graders created visuals to help them remember the principles of the Constitution: popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, individual rights, republicanism, checks & balances, and limited government.
Founding Ideals | Students in 8th grade began reflecting on the stories we connect to the founding of our nation. They also looked at the stories that aren't always told but highlight the many people striving to make our founding ideals true.
Elements of a Civilization | 6th grade students analyzed several image sets to determine what elements were important to a civilization. Students looked at image sets that represented advanced cities, advanced technology, record keeping & writing, agriculture, and complex institutions.
Classroom Agreements
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YEARBOOKS on May 9th, 2024!!!
Annual Student Council Personal Care and Food Drive | Please help the school community partner with Care for Real to support those in need in our community.
Join us for Family STEM Night on April 25th, 2024
Silhouette Narratives | Students in 7th grade developed silhouette narratives inspired by artist, Kara Walker. Their narratives focused on the untold stories of the individuals enslaved by our nation's First President, George Washington.
Group One-Pagers | Students in 7th and 8th grade completed group one-pagers that utilized primary sources connected to the post American Revolution era and the Little Rock Nine.
Critical Thinking One-Pager | Each class in Jr. High has been assigned a critical thinking one-pager to show their understanding of our current study units. Students in 6th grade (shown above) have been looking into the factors that changed Germany from a democracy to a dictatorship. 7th grade students have been analyzing the factors that increased tensions between Great Britain and the colonists prior to the American Revolution. Last, 8th graders have been examining the impacts of the Plessy v. Ferguson decision on the nation's history.
Kindergarten & 8th Grade Buddies
Field Museum | Native Truths
Wild Mile
