Dear 6^th Grader and Family,

Congratulations...you made it!  Welcome to 6^th grade and your first year at Hornsby 4-8.  I want to share a few things about myself.  I am originally from Colorado, but have been in Georgia for the past 25 years.  I am a graduate of Butler High School where I met my high school sweetheart. We have two amazing children, one boy and one girl.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Voorhees College, Go Tigers! I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This is my 16^th year in Richmond County School System. I have been a Bookkeeper, Parent Facilitator, ISS Teacher, and now currently your sixth grade Math Teacher. Teaching has forever been in my heart, and I am passionate about the education of our youth. 

In my classroom, we will be studying math broken up into 7 units. Get ready to make your mark!  I hope you are as excited as I am to get this new school year started.  I am thrilled to be your teacher, and look forward to a fun and productive year together.  Be ready to bring your “A” game.  As a 6^th grade student at Hornsby, you will have many expectations and responsibilities. 

I believe in a safe environment.  We will work hard all year long building a classroom that encourages risk-taking, thinking, respect, trust, and a sense of ownership among all students. I believe that parents, teacher, and students must work as a team to achieve our highest potential. I value your input, and I thank you in advance for your support during this exciting school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via email or telephone. If emailing, please expect a response within 24 hours. I look forward to seeing you during open house.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Shahada Whitaker, 6^th Grade Math Teacher

greensh@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us

Phone: (706) 823-6960