Hello! My name is Melanie Marcotte and I am the 8th grade teacher at Holy Trinity. Aside from my duties as the 8th grade homeroom teacher, I teach Religion, Course III Math, 7th Grade Language Arts and 8th Grade Language Arts. Teaching at the middle school level can be both fun and challenging!
Currently I am interested in running. It's a new interest, but it's really growing on me. Recently I have run the Shamrock Shuffle 8K and the Race to Wrigley 5K. Racing allows me to stay healthy and fit and is a great release of energy! I will be running the Chicago Blackhawks 5K at the end of September along with a few other races in October and November.
My philosophy on education boils down to one main idea: allowing children to become lifelong learners. My classroom is an environment with mutual respect and understanding - once these two things have been learned, students can feel free to participate in discussions and share ideas with me and their classmates.
I am excited for the school year! I look forward to working with each of you this year.
-Ms. Melanie Marcotte
Contact Information:
The easiest way to contact me is via email at mmarcotte@holytrinitywestmont.org
Interesting Facts
- I absolutely adore my nieces (Carleigh and Dillon) and my nephew (Thomas) I spend a lot of my free time with them by taking them to museums, the zoo, movies, the park, etc.
- I am a HUGE sports fan - Go Bears, Blackhawks, and Cubs!
- For the past 8 years I have taught CPR to Medical Professionals.
- I have played the flute for nearly 15 years. I was a part of the Concert and Marching Band at NIU.
- During the warmer months, I enjoy running, horseback riding, swimming, walking the dog, etc. - any activity that gets me out in the nice weather! During the winter, I enjoy reading by the fire, cooking, and baking.
- My favorite movie is "The Wizard of Oz"
- My favorite book is "The Giver" by Lois Lowry>/li>
Education
High School: Maine South High School - Park Ridge, IL
Undergraduate Studies: B.A in English with Secondary Education; Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Graduate Studies: M.A in Curriculum and Classroom Instruction; Concordia University, River Forest, IL (to be completed December 2009)
Certifications
Secondary Education 6 - 12