About Mrs. Lancaster « Starfish English Language Arts

About Mrs. Lancaster

I was born and raised in Morehead City, North Carolina. I graduated from Louisburg College in May of 1997, University of North Carolina Wilmington in May of 2000, and I completed my master’s degree from East Carolina University in Middle Grades English Education in May 2006. I am serving as the English Department Chair.

Teaching Philosophy

I believe all students can learn and should be given the tools necessary for success. I use a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate the needs of individual students. I collaborate with my team, grade level, and other colleagues to ensure that I am using the best possible techniques and strategies with my learners. Learning must promote students to make real-world connections and see how the disciplines relate to one another. The Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop provides total differentiation for all learners allowing them to be challenged at their level and grow to the next. At any given time, students will be reading self-selected literature and writing self-selected topics incorporating the strategies and techniques taught in class. In the words of Whitney Houston “I believe the children are the future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.”

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I think that’s cool where you graduated from and I think you are a good teacher! (Even thought I’ve only been in school one day!!) Talk to you later!! Comment back!!!!
-Quentin D.

Comment by Quentin D. — August 25, 2008 #
Yes, I love all three of my colleges, and I plan to return to ECU next fall to pursue my doctorate in literacy.

Comment by dlancaster — August 25, 2008 #
I forgot to say that I want to go to Harvard or MIT for college!! But especially Harvard!!!!
-Quentin D.

Comment by Quentin D. — August 25, 2008 #
Well, that is quite a goal, and I will be so proud when you achieve it! Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will be among the stars!

Comment by dlancaster — August 25, 2008 #
Okay Mrs. L!!!!
-Quentin D.

Comment by Quentin D. — August 25, 2008 #
hey miss lancaster.! =]

Comment by Kayla — August 25, 2008 #
Hey Kayla. I’m married, so it is Mrs. Lancaster.

Comment by dlancaster — August 26, 2008 #
Hey Mrs. Lancaster!!

UNCW is an amazing college i went there last year for a soccer camp it was really fun!!! I would love to go back there when im older then i want to transfer to UNC!!!

Comment by Amber T. — August 26, 2008 #
Amber,
You are on the right track. UNCW is a fine institution, and they have an awesome soccer program. Louisburg College has a fantastic girl’s soccer program, and it is designed for the first two years of college. Several of my classmates from Louisburg College transferred to UNC, which as you know has a terrific soccer program.
~ Mrs. L

Comment by dlancaster — August 26, 2008 #
mrs.lancaster i want to be a medical scientist when i grow up what can i do to get there

Comment by jessica — August 26, 2008 #
Jessica,
Doing well in school is definitely the first step. You should talk to Mrs. Becton about careers in Science. Read as much as you can, and challenge yourself with technical readings. Work especially hard in math and science. I hope this helps.
Mrs. L

Comment by dlancaster — August 26, 2008 #
hey Mrs. Lancaster you seem like a realy cool teacher realy excited you are a Christan i am to just to let you know i am not the best in Language Arts!!!! And i am very talkative

Comment by kaitlyn J. — August 27, 2008 #
KJ,
I am glad you are excited!

Comment by dlancaster — August 28, 2008 #
Mrs. Lancaster

Is our reading logs going to be the same as it was last year like in Mr. T’s class

Comment by kaitlyn (kj) — September 10, 2008 #
I need clarifications on what we had to for homework on the 10th of March.I don’t understand.

Comment by Da — March 10, 2009 #
Tell me in class.

Comment by Da — March 10, 2009 #
how old are You?

Comment by Coolpepper — April 7, 2009 #