Fort Worth ISD Schools

8th Grade Team Andromeda	Team Conference - 1st Period
Ms. Aldridge Team Leader - Reading	Educational Background: Baylor University and Troy State University Educational Philosophy: I believe that as a teacher I am morally obligated to enter the classroom with only the highest of expectations for each and every one of my students. I believe all students can and will learn and that it is my role to challenge them. Therefore, my goal is to maximize each student’s learning potential by encouraging students to be self motivated to monitor their learning and by building confidence in their display of academic knowledge. This, I believe, will foster academic growth. Each day, I will model bringing input, positive attitude, and solutions to class. I believe that I owe it to my students, as well as our community, to be fair, consistent, and diligent. I hope I can plant such traits in our students as well!
Mr. Allison Science - LCT	Mr. Allison graduated in 1998 from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in secondary Ed./Biology. This is his 8th year teaching Science and his second year at Dunbar Middle School. Educational Philosophy: Eduation is more than just learning facts. It is about becoming a successful adult in today's technologically advanced world. Real-life experiences are just as important as information from books, and I believe all students should be given every opportunity to grow mentally and socially.
Mr. Bailey Math	Mr. Bailey graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor of science in Industrial Engineering. Educational Philosophy: Failure is not an Option.
Mr. Heick ELA	Montana State University (Bozeman) Degree in Management and minor in accounting
Mr. Ingram Social Studies	Tenaha High School - Tenaha, TX Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA Texas Chrisitan University - Fort Worth, TX Educational Philosophy: Education is power, this is the one thing in the world nobody can take from you.