MY BACKGROUND
Hello! I am Dr. Becky McKenzie, Reading Specialist at Parry McCluer Middle School in Buena Vista, Virginia.
I love working with students! As a reading specialist, I will help our sixth and seventh grade students become better readers. We will practice reading with fluency, using comprehension strategies, and figuring out challenging words.
Before coming to Parry McCluer Middle School, I taught at Shelburne Middle School in Staunton. During my last two years there I was a reading teacher for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Before that, I taught 7th grade language arts for seven years.
I also really enjoy being a student myself. In May 2014 I earned a Masters in Reading Education from the University of Virginia. I also have a PhD in psychology from the University of Tennessee, and for many years I taught undergraduate psychology classes.
Besides teaching, I love to read. I'll be posting a list of some of my favorite middle school and young adult books soon! I also enjoy baking, playing word puzzles, hiking, talking to my cats, and hanging out with my two adult children, Mae and Jack.
I love working with students! As a reading specialist, I will help our sixth and seventh grade students become better readers. We will practice reading with fluency, using comprehension strategies, and figuring out challenging words.
Before coming to Parry McCluer Middle School, I taught at Shelburne Middle School in Staunton. During my last two years there I was a reading teacher for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Before that, I taught 7th grade language arts for seven years.
I also really enjoy being a student myself. In May 2014 I earned a Masters in Reading Education from the University of Virginia. I also have a PhD in psychology from the University of Tennessee, and for many years I taught undergraduate psychology classes.
Besides teaching, I love to read. I'll be posting a list of some of my favorite middle school and young adult books soon! I also enjoy baking, playing word puzzles, hiking, talking to my cats, and hanging out with my two adult children, Mae and Jack.