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Reading, English & Language Arts (RELA)

Reading, English & Language Arts
The Jaguar Nation RELA department creates engaging and informative spaces for leading, learning, and collaborating. We provide dynamic, student-centered learning experiences that foster critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication. By integrating diverse literary works, thought-provoking discussions, and writing opportunities, we empower students to express themselves with confidence and clarity. Our curriculum emphasizes literacy as a foundation for lifelong learning and success, equipping students with the skills needed to navigate and contribute to an ever-changing world.

We create opportunities for our students to grow and develop their interests, skills, and potential as productive citizens of our communities. Through collaborative projects, research-based writing, and multimedia exploration, students connect language arts to real-world experiences. By nurturing a love of reading, analytical reasoning, and respectful discourse, the RELA department inspires students to become informed, compassionate, and impactful members of society.

RELA Department

Shennika Bakhtiary
6th Grade RELA Teacher
Tiara Frazier
6th Grade RELA Teacher
Victoria McKinzie
6th Grade RELA Teacher
Kristin-Symone Newman
6th Grade RELA Teacher
Sydney Campbell
7th Grade RELA Teacher
Keelay Thompson
7th Grade RELA Teacher
Lara Andrews
8th Grade RELA Teacher
Errol Arthur
8th Grade RELA Teacher
Verita Holland
8th Grade RELA Teacher
Tamarra Okoya
8th Grade RELA Teacher
Jossoh Tate
8th Grade RELA Teacher