Sonya Adams - Reading Specialist
MINA EmailMY COLLEGE DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS, TEACHING AND/OR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies/Therapeutic Recreation from University of NC – Greensboro. I have a Master of Education degree in Special Education from University of NC-Chapel Hill and a Master of Education degree in Special Education from North Carolina Central University. In addition, I have an add-on license from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in K-12 Literacy. I have been a National Board Certified Teacher for the past 20 years.
MY EXPECTATIONS FOR MY CLASS ROOM THIS YEAR
My expectation this year is for my scholars to BELIEVE in themselves and KNOW they are readers. We are a TEAM. We are going to have confidence in ourselves and work hard to obtain the skills needed to become better readers. We will be a community of readers who love books!
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe that the classroom is a community; and as a community, we learn from each other. Each student has the right to feel a part of this community. Students should understand that learning is not always about being right or wrong; and sometimes involves taking risks. Students should feel comfortable taking risks because they are in a supported community within their classroom — or in my case, their small group. All students should feel like a contributing member of the classroom (or group) community. As a teacher, my goal is to foster academic, social and emotional growth.
MY HOBBIES, INTERESTS & THINGS I DO OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL
I am a life-long learner and always searching for opportunities to learn new things. I enjoy watching movies and going to the beach. I absolutely love chocolate.
MINA Teachers & Staff
Aneesha Abdullah –Kindergarten
Sonya Adams – Reading Specialist
Keisha Barrett – Full-Time Substitute Teacher
Natasha Barrett – Custodian/Cafeteria Assistant
Elijah Blue – First Grade CDL Assistant Teacher
Philip Burnett – Third Grade Math
Lucy Chen – Kindergarten
Elaine Clegg – Dean of Restoration & Reconciliation
Allison Colon – Fourth Grade Science
Sandra Coombs – School Nurse
Kimberly Daniel – Art Teacher
Ashley Davis – Fourth Grade Math
Dawn Diamond -Fifth Grade Math/Science
Ciera Dixon – Dean of Students
Cheryll Douglas – First Grade ELA
Stephanie Fernandez – First Grade Math
Yessenia Flores – Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Quina Frazier – Sixth Grade ELA
Karen Gonzalez – Reading Specialist/Hispanic Liaison
Priscilla Gooch – Third Grade ELA
Ya’Mecca Graves – Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Claudette Griffin – Before/After School Care
Joshua Hodge – Second Grade ELA
Kamaria Hooker – Dance Teacher
Suvilla Johnson – Third Grade Science
Tierra Kaiser – Sixth Grade Math/Science
Jennifer Marshburn – First Grade ELA
Cortes McCormick – First Grade Math
Tirrell McIver – Physical Education/Technology
Betty McLean – First Grade CDL Teacher Assistant
Domonique McNeill – Kindergarten CDL Teacher Assistant
Janine Morrison – Office Receptionist
William Newby – Second Grade Math
DeShanta Prince – Exceptional Children Director
Ruth Roldan – Dual Language Teacher
Suzette Spence – Kindergarten Teacher
DeShawn Townes — Custodian
Juan Ubilla – ELL Teacher
Rhonda Williams – Fourth Grade ELA
Dr. Shawn E. Williams – Lead Administrator
Shawn Williams II – Cafeteria Manager
Gregory Zakaria – Fifth Grade ELA