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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Cindy Tharpe 

Where were you born? and/or grow up? South Carolina
What is your favorite movie? Sound of Music
What is your favorite television show? Friends
Do you have a pet? yes, If so, what kind and what is its name? cats-- Max and Big Kitty
Why did you pick teaching as your career? I love being around children and helping them learn.
What is your favorite part of teaching? Teaching students new concepts
What family activities do you enjoy the most? Just spending time with my family.  We love to take ski and beach vacations together
What were your hobbies as an adolescent? talking on the phone, piano, and softball
During your middle school years, what grade level did you enjoy the most and why? seventh grade
What about your job do you like least? grading papers
What is your favorite subject to teach and why? math
What helped you make the decision to be a teacher? I previously worked as a manager for The Limited.  I realized my favorite part of the job was teaching and training others. What other places have you taught? Five Forks Middle
What is your favorite college memory and what college did you go to? University of Georgia -- going to the football games
How many years have you been a teacher? This is my fifth year.
What was your favorite subject in school? math and chemistry
What is your degree in? I have a degree in Fashion Merchandising and a master's degree in middle school education
What are some of your hobbies? running, reading , shopping
What advice would you give to your students? Do your best and do not procrastinate
What is your favorite childhood memory? Trying to build a roller coaster with my best friend Jill
What is your favorite food and/or restaurant? Italian
What do you enjoy doing on the weekends? relaxing
Where did you go to middle school? I did not go to middle school.  We went to elementary school 1st - 7th and high school 8th -12th
What makes up a good student? a hard worker, someone willing to be challenged, 
Who is your favorite author and why? Rosemund Pilcher
What jobs did you have before teaching? I worked in my father's office and worked for Rich's special events department, Mitzi and Romano's -Clothing store,
The Limited
What authors would you recommend for young people? Lowis Lowry
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HOT SITES OF THE WEEK
by: Latara N.

Over All
 URL: http://www.horse-country.com/ 
 Title: KCarroll’s Horse - Country 
Content
 My web site is about horse back riding and riders. If I were to rate this page I would give it a C. I really don’t think this web site has any point.
Aesthetics
 This site is pretty colorful and has lots of designs. In this category I would Give it an A.
Organization
 This site is not all that organized. I tried to Play one of the activities and when I clicked on it, it took me to something completely different. If I were to rate this section I would give it a U.
Review
 I think this web site is really weird and has no point. If I were to rate this section I would give it a U also.
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