This is my 23rd year to teach, and all those years have been at the middle school level--by my choice. I love middle school students! My home town is Garland where I taught Reading for 12 years with the Garland Independent School District. I'm completing my 11th year with Abilene I.S.D. at Lincoln. I have a B.A. in English & Political Science and a Master's Degree in Reading.

In 8th grade, the Language Arts class combines reading, writing, and grammar into one, 45 minute class period. Fasten your seatbelts for a quick pace!

Organization is one of the main keys to success. A binder, if used properly, will ensure organization. Have one section of the binder reserved for English with the following dividers: 1) Assignment Sheet, 2)Literary Terms, 3)Graded Work, 4)Tests, 5)Notes, and 6)Grammar.

School #672-3279.
My Planning Period is 3rd Period(9:55-10:40)
Team Conference is 8th Period, (2:40-3:25)
You may also email me at patsy.brandenburg@abileneisd.org

You may access student grades online at https://data.abileneisd.org




Click on "Public Access." "Student Information," and the "Student ID" is your child's lunch number(this can be found on the report card), and "Student Pin Number" is on the report card as well.

I normally update grades once a week--usually on Friday or Monday.