I'm Jeannie Coutant, and this is my first year at Butler Middle School! I've been in the education field for 10+ years, and I'm excited to move to a new public district. Most recently, I've worked in Arlington as a direct support to students in the general education classroom. Teaching ELA is a natural fit for me as I've been an avid reader all my life and I've worked as a reading tutor, intern for a children's literature periodical, book reviewer, and proofreader for new books. I earned dual Master's degrees from Simmons University for Children's Literature and Writing for Children. I'm a big fan of animation and I often watch all kinds of movies or shows in my downtime. I also drink tea -- many different types and flavors. If you would like a recommendation, or just a nice chat over a steaming cup, feel free to seek me out!