While I’m called Mom 90% of the time, my friends and colleagues call me Sherri. I have taught in Shelby County for 20 years. I spent my first 6 years teaching English and Broadcast Journalism and coaching soccer at Oak Mountain High School. After a brief attempt at the stay-at-home mommy business (I don’t know how moms do it), I found refuge at Chelsea Middle School where I taught 8th-grade Pre-AP ELA and GRC.

I am currently serving as SCBOE’s Middle School Gifted Education Lead Teacher. Although I miss interacting with students (NOT GRADING ESSAYS), I have truly enjoyed supporting our teachers and sharing knowledge with teachers, parents, and students.

I have a special place in my heart for the unique needs of gifted students. It is my sincere hope that this blog will serve as a wonderful resource for anyone looking to learn more about Gifted Education or searching for great ideas to add rigor and creativity to the classroom.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact me at sspears@shelbyed.org