text: I am Ms. Mathias. This will be my eighth year teaching middle school students. I graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's degree in secondary education with a focus in English and History. I have a Master's of Education in Reading Literacy from Belhaven University. I am very passionate about reading and helping students find a love for reading.
  In my classroom, we live by a class motto: Honor, Respect, Dignity, and Kindness. My priority this year will be to ensure the health and safety of students. Student growth and progress has and will always be important.
  Please contact me if any questions arise. I look forward to getting to know all of you. Please make sure you accept Remind communications; Remind is the easiest way for me to communicate with you.