Hello! My name is Ms. Sanderson. My family and I just moved from Branson, MO. I have been in the classroom for 4+ years now, ranging from Pre-K, to 3rd grade, and now 8th grade ELA at Thomas Jefferson. I officially graduated from Drury University in 2023. I love to read and write, which led me to teaching ELA. I enjoy a classic book like A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway, but I also find joy in reading young adult books. I just finished The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. In my free time I prefer spending it with family, shopping, being outside and staying active. The photo below shows (left to right) my fiancée Mallory, our son Ashton, and I. 

Family photo

My main goals this year are to build relationships and be involved with the community, increase test scores, prepare students for high school, and increase students' love for reading.