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The University of Texas at Austin - B.A. Plan II Honors, B.S. Communication Studies
Mr. Samuel Lee
Welcome, BCMA students and families!
I am thrilled that your student will be in my class this year and honored that you are entrusting your student’s education to Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan. A little bit about me: I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and went on to the University of Texas at Austin, where I studied Plan II Honors and Communication Studies. Previously, I have taught 8th grade ELA at YES Prep Public Schools, a 6-12 charter school district in Houston that prepares students for college and beyond.
This year in ELA, students will gain a strong understanding of the writing process and understand how it applies to several types of writing: personal narratives, persuasive essays, poems, and research papers – to name a few. We will also be solidifying foundational grammar concepts, such as capitalization, prepositions, and types of sentences. The final bucket consists of vocabulary, and students will be learning hundreds of new words to freshen up their writing and daily conversations.
Finally, this class will also focus on preparing your student for the real world. Our class motto is “Write for life, write your life.” My hope is that students will leave my classroom with a deeper understanding and lasting ability to write for whatever task life demands, whether a college admissions essay, letter to a senator, or business report. Additionally, my desire for them is to understand the incredible power of choices and their ability to drive their futures.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at slee14@houstonisd.org. I look forward to a fantastic year!
Sincerely,
Mr. Lee
