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Besse, Heather - 7th Grade Math Teacher

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Welcome to 6th grade Mathematics!  I am very exicited to be your teacher this year! My family just moved to Gurnee this summer from St. Louis, Missouri.  This is my 11th year teaching math.  I taught 8th grade Algebra and Foundations of Algebra as well as Physics and Chemistry.  I also worked as a banker for 9 years.  My husband and I have two children.  Bryson is 8 and Ava is 6.  We love the outdoors and sports. I am a St. Louis Cardinals fan, while my husband is a Cubs fan.  Don't hold that against me.  I look forward to a great year!

This is my 15th year teaching. I have taught 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade math as well as physics and chemistry.  I am passionate about teaching! I took a 7 year break from teaching and worked for Bank of America.  I missed teaching so I came back.  

I have two kid, Bryson (11) and Ava (9).  I love being outdoors and love sports.  

Welcome to our class!

7th Grade Math: Pup and 9th, 2nd, 3rd and 8th Periods

8th Grade Math: 7th Period

Have a question or concern? I'm happy to help!
Email: Contact Mrs. Besse
Phone​: (847)336-2108 Ext: 1402

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September Newsletter
Welcome to 7th grade math! For Periods 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9, we are starting Unit 1 with learning Integer Operations. This includes Absolute Value, Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Integers. For 7th period we are starting Unit 1 with 1 and 2-step equations. All work will be posted on google classroom and students should submit all work through google classroom as well. I will also post completed notes for students to copy if they are absent. Students have 1 week to turn in missing work and after that, the highest grade to be earned is a 50%. I do allow redos on all assignments, quizzes and tests for the better grade. I am here to help so please feel free to contact me any time at hbesse@d56.org or 847-336-2108 for additional assistance. Stay happy and Healthy!

Sincerely,

Heather Besse

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