+ Mindy Cooper
+ Grades: 6-7-8
+ Education: Ball State University
+ Here since: 2018

Hi. My name is Ms. Cooper (Mindy). I am the middle school (6-8) teacher this year!  This will be my first year teaching, but I have been a substitute teacher for three years. I have sub-taught every grade in three school districts but find my classroom home in middle school. I find them to be the most fun, creative and inquisitive students. 

I have a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Ball State University. My teacher's license is in Secondary English. I love to read. I love to write stories and blogs. I cannot wait to do novel studies and read every day.

I grew up in Elkhart (Indiana). I lived a few miles from the state line and grew up revolving my social life around Indiana time and Michigan time. My parents still live in the same house that they moved into after they were married in 1976. I have a younger brother who lives in Carmel (Indiana). I lived in Anderson (Indiana) after college, then Niles, and now Buchanan. I have an 8-year-old daughter named Zoe. I’m sure you will meet her and learn all about her. I also have a black cat named Gaby, who is chubby and loves naps.

I cannot wait to spend this year learning and growing with you at St. Mary’s.