Dear Eighth Grade Students and Parents,

Welcome to another exciting school year! I am pleased to take this opportunity to introduce myself and welcome you to the eighth grade at William R Davie Middle STEM Academy. I was born and raised in the Philippines and I have been teaching English for 11 years. As an international teacher, I am looking forward to the upcoming school year, helping students accomplish new challenges and learning discoveries in the English Language Arts.  I believe that a positive teaching-learning experience is built on a collaborative effort among parents, students, and teachers, and I welcome your questions and concerns as the year progresses. 

My ultimate goal is for each of my eighth graders to achieve meaningful learning and develop a love for reading and writing. I look forward to working with you and your child throughout the school year. Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions or concerns. Let's make it an amazing school year together!

Best regards,
Gilbert G. Valdez
ELA 8 Teacher