Welcome! I am Mrs. Sheppard, 7th and 8th grade ELA teacher here at Prairie Junior High. I’ve been teaching for 15 years, but this is my 4th year as a teacher at Prairie. I received my Bachelor’s in English Education from Saint Xavier University and do my best to show my students how passionate I am about teaching, learning, and reading.

Aside from teaching, I also work with students during Book Club and Broadcasting Club. I love learning more about my students and attending their sporting events, social, and club activities. My goal is to encourage them to become lifelong learners and readers and guide them along their journey to become successful, empathetic, and intelligent people.