Getting to know Mrs. Koussa
Teaching Career
Independence Middle School 2006-Present
Position: 6th grade teacher (previously: 7th grade, 8th grade, Media Specialist)
Clubs: Student Council Advisor
Committees: RTI, Advisor/Advisee, Teacher Evaluation
Ashland University 2012
Adjunct Professor of Education
College
Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Educ.: Ashland University 2005
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Ashland University 2010
Professional Organizations
Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
ASCD
Ohio Middle Level Association (North East Regional Rep.)
Ashland University Alumni Board of Directors
Awards
Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month
News Channel 5 Terrific Teacher
Plain Dealer Crystal Apple Award
OMLA Regional Award: Best Middle Level Practices
OMLA Team of the Year Award
OMLA: Service Learning Component Award
Family
Mr. Koussa and I reside in Strongsville with our son, Griffin, and our dog, Oscar! We are expecting another little boy this November. Mr. Koussa is a full time musician. He has a recording studio, duo, trio, and full band! You can check out his music at www.tonykoussa.com.
Hobbies
In my free time I like to spend time with my son, read (of course!),research, drink coffee, go for walks with Mr. Koussa, scrapbook, bake, play sports, volunteer, go boxing, ride my bike, workout, and spend time with family!
It is an honor to teach at Independence Middle School with such great kids and great families. I am fully committed to being the best reading teacher I can be for each student. I try to make reading as relevant and applicable to life as I can because I see it as a crucial survival skill. Thank you for the opportunity to be your teacher! I look forward to a great year!
Independence Middle School 2006-Present
Position: 6th grade teacher (previously: 7th grade, 8th grade, Media Specialist)
Clubs: Student Council Advisor
Committees: RTI, Advisor/Advisee, Teacher Evaluation
Ashland University 2012
Adjunct Professor of Education
College
Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Educ.: Ashland University 2005
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Ashland University 2010
Professional Organizations
Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
ASCD
Ohio Middle Level Association (North East Regional Rep.)
Ashland University Alumni Board of Directors
Awards
Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month
News Channel 5 Terrific Teacher
Plain Dealer Crystal Apple Award
OMLA Regional Award: Best Middle Level Practices
OMLA Team of the Year Award
OMLA: Service Learning Component Award
Family
Mr. Koussa and I reside in Strongsville with our son, Griffin, and our dog, Oscar! We are expecting another little boy this November. Mr. Koussa is a full time musician. He has a recording studio, duo, trio, and full band! You can check out his music at www.tonykoussa.com.
Hobbies
In my free time I like to spend time with my son, read (of course!),research, drink coffee, go for walks with Mr. Koussa, scrapbook, bake, play sports, volunteer, go boxing, ride my bike, workout, and spend time with family!
It is an honor to teach at Independence Middle School with such great kids and great families. I am fully committed to being the best reading teacher I can be for each student. I try to make reading as relevant and applicable to life as I can because I see it as a crucial survival skill. Thank you for the opportunity to be your teacher! I look forward to a great year!