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Welcome to Tahoe Base!
Mission Statement: We strive to build a community and create an environment that facilitates learning.
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Meet Mrs. LaRose
Greetings 6th Graders and Families!
I am so excited to be your teacher. I am eager to be back in the school with you! I’d like you to know a little about me.
I am entering my 20th year of teaching! I always knew I would be a teacher. Even as a young child, I planned strategies I would use to teach students. I would keep good ideas in mind, and I knew which ideas not to use. I remembered the teachers who touched my life, and I took note of how they did so. I wanted to be the teacher that students love, respect, and learn how to learn from.
In addition to my love of teaching, I also love my family! I have 4 amazing children and step-children and a wonderful husband. We enjoy watching movies and football, going on walks, having beach days, camping, playing cards, and anything outdoors. We are a loud, silly, outgoing, fun bunch of people!
I am also a loud, silly, outgoing, fun…but also very structured and organized teacher! I love to have fun in the classroom. I love to see my students be who they are; whether that is silly, serious, quiet, loud, a listener, a talker. Whoever you are, be that person! However, in our classroom, we will have a strong dose of routine, structure, respect, and high expectations. There is a time and place for everything, and knowing the time and place for being silly is key to success.
An important fact about me is that I was a struggling reader all the way through 16th grade. That was my senior year of college! Then, something clicked for me. It was amazing! When I was learning how to teach students how to comprehend, I learned to comprehend! It was then that I discovered this amazing love for reading that I have. I want to help you all learn how to dive deep into your books, and love reading the same way I do. And since I know what it is like to be a struggling reader, I can help struggling readers. And since I know what it is like to dive deep into higher level books, I can help higher readers do the same. Reading is a powerful tool in all parts of life. With comprehension skills, you can learn anything!
I am eager to see how you all grow as readers, mathematicians, scientists, and learners. Together we will take FLIGHT, learn how to learn, and make everyone proud!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Annie LaRose

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Mrs. LaRose
Cynthia.LaRose@WashoeSchools.net
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Mrs. Griffith
Christina.Griffith@WashoeSchools.net
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Meet Mrs. Griffith
Hello! Here is a little about me.
Education:
My BA degree is from San Jose State University (SJSU). After teaching at a private school, I attended SJSU again to receive a teaching credential and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have experience teaching elementary (1st, 2nd, 5th) and middle school (6th-8th) in CA. This will be my third year at Sky Ranch teaching 6th Grade Math and Science.
These are a few of my favorite things:
Traveling
Jamaica, Vietnam, South Korea, Mexico, and Canada are a few places I've enjoyed. My favorite place to visit (thus far) is Maui. I love snorkeling in Maui.
Games
Dixit, Set, Cranium, Clue, Relative Insanity, Dictionary, and more
Arts & Crafts
Painting, Decal Designs, Home Décor, and more
Family Time
Outside of Covid-19, we usually have 30+ family members gather for holidays and celebrations. I enjoy going to Wild Island with my family and any time we are able to go to the beach. Our kids love to play "hide-n-seek" in the dark.
I am looking forward to teaching Math and Science this year at Sky Ranch! I hope students will learn to love learning as much as I do.