6th grade English Language Arts - Dual Language

Teacher Information

📚 All About Me – Ms. Zendejas

Hi Everyone!
I’m so excited to be your 6th grade reading teacher this year! We’re going to spend the year exploring amazing stories, building our reading skills, and discovering that books can take us anywhere we want to go.

A Little About Me

This will be my 26th year in education. I taught in an elementary school for 6 years, middle school for 12 years and was the school librarian on an elementary campus for 7 years. This summer, I was presented with an opportunity to return to teach middle school and decided it was the best career move for my family.
I absolutely love reading, especially realistic fiction, historical fiction, and biographies.
When I’m not teaching, you can usually find me curled up with a good book, spending time with my family, walking my dog or exploring new restaurants shops.
My favorite authors for students include Jory John, Christopher Paul Curtis, J.K. Rowling, Rick Riordan and anyone that helps me connect to students.
Fun fact: I can’t start my morning without a cup of coffee and a playlist of happy music! 🎶☕

My Teaching Philosophy
I believe that reading is for everyone—it’s just about finding the right book. My goal is to make our classroom a place where you feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. We’ll celebrate growth, ask big questions, and discover new ideas together.

What to Expect This Year

Daily Reading Time – You’ll get the chance to read books you choose.
Book Talks – We’ll share our favorite reads and try new genres.
Skills for Life – We’ll work on comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking that you’ll use far beyond 6th grade.
A Community of Readers – We’ll support and encourage each other, because learning is a team effort.

My Promise to You
I will challenge you, cheer you on, and help you become the best reader and thinker you can be.

Here’s to a year full of stories, adventures, and growth!

— Ms. Zendejas

🎓Degrees

University of Houston, 1999

Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies

Sam Houston State University, 2018

Master's in Library Science

Teaching Certificates:

Early Childhood

self contained 1st - 8th grade

English as a Second Language

Bilingual Education

School Library, all levels

Campus Information

✎ Class Schedule

8:35 – 9:18 1st period

9:21 – 10:04 2nd period

10:07 – 10:50 3rd period

10:53 – 12:51 4th period lunch

12:54 – 1:37 5th period

1:40 – 2:23 6th period

2:26 – 3:09 7th period

3:12 – 3:55 8th period

◔ Conference Time

10:07 - 10:50

✚ Tutoring

Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 - 8:30

Contact Info

✉ Email: zendejasc@pearlandisd.org

☎ School Phone: 281 412-1500

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