My name is Katelyn (Katie) Needell and I am currently a first year 7th grade English Language Arts teacher. I graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Middle Grades Education with concentrations in Social Studies and Language Arts and a Psychology minor. This is my professional profile devoted to my dedication to the teaching profession and completion of the Appalachian State University Middle Grades Preparation Standards. Within this portfolio are examples of work I have completed throughout my first year of teaching and my college career that show that I have met each of the middle grades standards. Thank you so much for visiting my profile and feel free to email me with any questions or comments!