Hello!

My name is Jorie Pesce and I teach ESL I/II, as well as coordinate the English Learner (EL) Program. Here's a little bit about me:

• I've been a teacher for 11 years, and six of those years are at Amundsen! My teaching experience includes 9th-10th grade English, 9th-12th grade English as a second language, and 7th grade Language Arts.
• I appreciate the IB philosophy and teach students to be global-minded people, strong communicators, critical thinkers, and caring individuals.
• I incorporate students' identities, cultural backgrounds, and opinions into my teaching, and utilize students as teachers as much as possible.
• Outside of the classroom, I love working with parents in the BAC and PAC, supporting our EL newcomers, and sponsoring the Viking Book Club! 

To learn more about my class and involvements, please visit my other pages. There, you'll find information about the course, syllabi, and other helpful resources. 

I always make myself available to help students, and believe one-on-one or small group support from a teacher is the best way to learn. Extra support for students and/or families can be requested via e-mail at [email protected]. 

Thanks for visiting!

Jorie Pesce