My name is Malynda Schoppe.  I have taught for over 30 years.  I have taught every grade level from PK-12, as well as adult ESL classes.  I have taught in both private and public schools and in a variety of socio-economic areas and backgrounds.  I have also enjoyed every single one of them.  I am certified, in Texas, in the following: General Ed EC-8, English 7-12, History 7-12, ESL Supplemental EC-12.  I also have Masters of Education work in two fields, Reading Intervention and Curriculum and Instruction. I have coached volleyball, basketball, softball. I have worked with Oral Interpretation and Spoken Word in PSIA competitions and have sponsored both school newspapers and yearbooks.  My philosophy behind teaching is kindness.  Especially now, we need to remember that our kids found themselves in this world and we need to teach them how to be in it, not expect them to know already.  Kindness and empathy will always be the foundation that knowledge and education can build upon.  Something fun...I am the proud dog mama of two adorable pit bulls named Jude and Iggy.