Ms. Makker's Teacher Page
About Me
I was born and raised in California, and am proud to call it home. My parents emigrated from India in the 1960s and '70s, and I have strong ties to Indian culture. I love living and teaching in the East Bay, because it gives me the opportunity to be surrounded by people from so many diverse backgrounds.
I graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 2000 and completed my M.A. in Education from UC Berkeley in 2003. I have been teaching at San Lorenzo High since 2002 and I can't imagine teaching anywhere else! My students and colleagues make me laugh every single day, which is absolutely the best part of choosing this career path.
Outside of school, I love to travel, read, spend time with my family, and eat lots of yummy food.
Courses Taught
English 10 (Remind Code: Text @makker10 to 81010)
World Literature is a college preparation English course that combines a rigorous study of literature and non-fiction that asks students to make connections between literature and their lives using texts from around the world.
English 11: American Literature (Remind Code: Text @makker11 to 81010)
American Literature is a college preparation English course that combines a rigorous study of literature and nonfiction that asks students to make connections between literature and their individual American experience.
Creative Writing (Remind Code: Text @makkercw to 81010)
Creative Writing is designed for those students who love writing (for fun!) and have a desire to explore their potential as writers.
Clubs and Activities
In addition to teaching, I am a co-adviser of the California Scholarship Federation at SLz and am a co-chair of the English Department. I also organize our school's Poetry Slams each semester.
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Contact Me
Email: [email protected]
Phone:
(510) 317-3056
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