Elizabeth Tyson

ELA Teacher

770.459.5185

Courses Taught:

English Lit/Comp III

25.26 English III Syllabus
E3 Innovator headshot

Bio

Mrs. Tyson is a graduate of Villa Rica High, and she attended several of the Villa Rica cluster schools. She enjoys spending time with family, reading, cooking, traveling, and gardening in her spare time. Mrs. Tyson is married to her husband, James Crumley. Together, they have one son, Gabriel, and two energetic dogs, Ash and Roxy.

Mrs. Tyson is the co-sponsor for the Junior Class. Mrs. Tyson is also the SAT School Day coordinator for VRHS.

Experience:

ELA Teacher| Villa Rica High School| July 29, 2016-present

·  9th Grade Collaborative Team English Literature/ Composition
· 10th Grade Honors Literature/Composition
-9th/10th Honors Block Lit

-Honors 9th Lit/ Pre-AP English I

-SGA Sponsor (2018-2025)

-SAT/ACT Weekend Testing Site Coordinator, Accommodations Coordinator, SAT School Day Coordinator (2018-present)

-12 for Life (2019, 2022-present)

-Multicultural Lit

-Carroll County E3 Innovator (2019-2025)

Presentations:

-Flip that Class! (co-presented with Lee Tucker)

-4Cs & HyperDocs (co-presented with Allie Fugatt)

-Text Connections: The Balancing Act of Literacy Instruction (co-presented with Amanda Thornton)

-Promethean ActivPanel Training, Promethean Tips & Tricks

-Engagement Strategies

-Luck of the IXL

-Future Focused Advisement Team (2023-24)

-EF Tour Leader (2019-present)

-Italy and Greece--June 2023

-England, Ireland, & Scotland--June 2024

-Budapest, Vienna, & Prague--June 2025

-London--February 2026

-Portugal & Spain 2027

ELA Teacher| Worth County High School| July 24, 2015-May 24, 2016
·  9th Grade English Literature/ Composition
·  Inclusion/ Co-Taught 9th grade English Literature/ Composition
·  Academic Bowl Reader
·  8th Period Intervention Teacher & Intervention Days Volunteer Teacher
·  Data Team Leader for 9th Grade Literature/Composition
·  English Tutor

Student Teacher | Habersham Ninth Grade Academy | September 22, 2014-April 24, 2015
·  9th Grade Gifted/ Honors English Literature/ Composition
·  Advanced 9th grade English Literature/ Composition
·  Inclusion/ Co-Taught 9th grade English Literature/ Composition
·  Remedial/ Regular 9th grade English Literature/ Composition

Tutor | Piedmont College, Learning Center | Spring 2013-May 2015
·  Writing and English Tutor
·  Writing Workshop Creator, Fall 2013

Education:

Master of Arts in Education| December 15, 2024 | Piedmont University                              Demorest, Ga
·  English Education (6-12), GPA 4.0         

In-Field Endorsement Program| December 2024 | Piedmont University                              Demorest, Ga
·  Autism, Program GPA 4.0    

Bachelor of Arts in Education| May 2. 2015 | Piedmont College                              Demorest, Ga
·  Secondary English Education (6-12), GPA 3.94                Summa Cum Laude

In-Field Endorsement Program| March 2015 | Piedmont College                                 Demorest, Ga
·  Gifted Education, Program GPA 4.0

Villa Rica High School               | May 21, 2011                                                         Villa Rica, Ga
·  Honor Graduate, GPA 4.0

Classroom Resources

Syllabus

English Lit & Comp III

 

Schedule

1st-English III

2nd-English III

3rd-English III

4th-planning

5th-English III

6th-English III

7th-English III

Supply List

  • Chromebook or laptop with charging cable…. EVERYDAY
  • Composition Notebook 
  • Paper and writing utensils
  • Post-It Notes
  • Highlighters/Color Pencils/Markers

Wish List/Donations

The following items are things we use frequently in the classroom. While they are not required, it would be a HUGE HELP to have a few extra on hand as we progress through the year.

  • colored paper (bright)
  • sticky notes
  • markers
  • coffee station items (powder creamers, sugar, coffee pods, disposable cups)
  • hygiene station items (travel size deodorant, lotions, soaps, feminine products, hair ties, hydration packets, band-aids, gum/mints, chapstick, etc.)

Online Digital Learning Information

We will be using Google Classroom daily! Most of your assignments can be found here along with a plethora of useful information for my class and VRHS. Check back daily for updates to assignments and presentation slides. My Google Voice number is available in the syllabus and on Google Classroom.

Google Classroom Codes:

1st: ylip6rnh
2nd: gvuetxcm
3rd: tqkurqrh
5th: ogquwvky
6th: rqakvjzg
7th: xxlrkv4j

Remind

Remind is one of the communication tools I use throughout the year to keep in touch with parents and students regarding important events in class as well as in the school. You can sign up via a phone number or using the Remind app (available on Android and iOS).

Remind Codes:

1st: dkhch87
2nd: 9cdeec8
3rd: 97b7gh9
5th: ehgck4
6th: c9b3ke2
7th: agk9fc
Quill Classroom Code
1st: quill.org/join/jar-vinegar
2nd:  quill.org/join/rock-calorie
3rd:  quill.org/join/dinner-elm
5th: quill.org/join/morning-puzzle
6th: quill.org/join/cloth-overlay
7th: quill.org/join/yard-hobby
Portugal & Spain 2027

Want to travel with us in 2027? Want to check items off your bucket list? We're going to Portugal & Spain in Summer 2027!

 

The great news? We still have spots available! Check out the Tour Page here:

www.eftours.com/2931143JU 

 

**Psst--We're already planning Summer of 2028, so stay tuned!**

February Break 2026

Want to travel with us in 2026? Want to check items off your bucket list? We're going to London on our February Break in 2026!

 

The great news? We still have spots available! Check out the Tour Page here:

www.eftours.com/2882898EF

2025 Trip

2025 Budapest, Vienna, & Prague

We had the most fun traveling to Budapest, Vienna, and Prague in June of 2025! We visited the Thermal Baths in Budapest, Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, and the Old Town of Prague. 3 incredible cities, and 3 more countries on our Bucket List! Want to start adding stamps to your passport? Check out where we are going in 2026! 

 

**Psst--We're already planning Summer of 2027, so stay tuned!**

2024 Trip

Where did we go in 2024?

Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England in June 2024!

Want to see more from the trip? Photobook is coming soon!

Athens, Greece, 2023

Where did we go in 2023?

ROME, ATHENS, and the GREEK ISLES!

 

We checked off Italy, Greece, and Turkey from our bucket lists!

 

Want to see what we experienced? Check out our shared photo album here:

https://share.photocircleapp.com/album/GRA690PNT0

SAT/ACT Icons

Register for ACT:

Use the link here

Register for SAT:

Use the link here

Testing Accommodations

If you are currently receiving testing accommodations via a 504 plan or IEP and would like to receive accommodations for SAT or ACT testing, please print, complete, and return the below forms to Mrs. Tyson in Room 101 at least 2 months before your requested testing date.

 

SAT Accommodations Request form

 

ACT Accommodations Request form