Alissa Becker, new English teacher, has returned to Woodland Regional High School from Long River Middle School with high hopes and new ideas for a productive school year.

Becker left Woodland in 2003 and returned again until 2009 when she took the seventh grade English position at Long River Middle School. Becker is now very happy to be back at Woodland taking the place of former eleventh grade English teacher, Joelle Kilcourse.

This new opportunity will be used to help her eleventh grade students through this important year in their lives. She plans on helping these students prepare for college and their SAT’s as well as encouraging them to “think critically.”

The group of students have been helpful with the transition so far and Becker thinks very highly of them.

She also admires the spirit and sense of family demonstrated at Woodland.

“It is a wonderful building to come to every single day,” said Becker.

Becker’s new sophomore advisory has also adjusted well to her transition. Because Becker keeps in contact with Kilcourse, she had heard a lot about the group and knew they would be supportive.

“She is really friendly and has made an effort to get to know all of us,” said Vanessa Adams, a student in Becker’s sophomore advisory.

Becker’s heart belongs at Woodland and looks forward to a successful year with both students and faculty.