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Message from the principal.... As students enter the middle school, there is always a certain degree of anxiety that is experienced. They are no longer in elementary school, and they are not yet in high school. They are "in the middle." In 1989, the Carnegie Foundation had the foresight to realize that students from the age of eleven to fourteen required a unique educational program. The traditional junior high school model did not meet the individual needs of young adolescents in this age group. These young people have their own vision of the world around them that does not reflect the vision of an elementary or a high school student. It is our belief that a middle level educational program, in which students are placed on academic teams, is better suited to meet the needs of this student population. Middle level students benefit most from programs which help them explore their talents and interests, as well as develop new skills. We invite members of the Idaho Falls community to visit our school and look at our program. There is an open invitation to community members to become part of our Action Team for Planning (ATP). The school improvement process is ongoing. The ultimate goal of the ATP is to improve student achievement and it is our belief that this goal is a community responsibility. Please stop in to look around and share your ideas. |
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Mrs. Crosser earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Montana College, a Master of Education degree and an Educational Specialist degree from Idaho State University. She holds a K-12 Administrator Certificate, Advanced Vocational Specialist Certificate and is certified as a Work-based Learning Coordinator. She has worked in education for 18 years as a public school teacher and middle school administrator. She is currently a certified ATP trainer for the National Network of Partnership Schools and has received training from the Public Agency Training Council in School Safety.
Mrs. Crosser taught business education and computer classes at Firth High School before becoming an administrator. She has served as the Taylorview Junior High assistant principal and principal for the past 11 years. During this time Mrs. Crosser served as a technology trainer for the Idaho Association of School Administrators. She serves on the Idaho Falls School District #91 Calendar committee.