A little about me.......
My name is Mrs. LaRoche and I have been teaching at Plainfield High School since November 2012. Since starting here I have worked hard to help improve our Business and Finance Department course offerings by introducing a new classes called Innovative Software Exploration, Advanced Personal Finance, Web Design, Computer Support Intern, and Introduction to Business. I was also named Teacher of the Year for PHS 2014-2015 and again for 2019-2020. Starting the 2016-2017 school year I was also named Faculty Coordinator for the Business and Finance department. In March 2017, I became a Google Certified Educator Level 2 and worked with EdTechTeam to coordinate bringing Google Bootcamps to our school for other faculty members. In August 2018, I was approved as a Google Certified Trainer! In efforts to continually improve PHS, I am also part of activities and committees including FBLA advisor, School Store advisor, Technology Mentor, District Technology Committee, Advisory Committee, and the Perkins Advisory Committee. During the 2019-2020 school year, my independent study students helped with our new initiative called the Panther Hideout which is a free thrift store for all of our students to shop in.
Before teaching at Plainfield I had the opportunity to teach at Griswold High School for six years and Woodstock Academy for two years.
Before teaching at Plainfield I had the opportunity to teach at Griswold High School for six years and Woodstock Academy for two years.
Important Websites
In my classes students will use the following websites on a regular basis:
Edmodo - is like educational Facebook but in a controlled area. On this site students can see what assignments have been posted to their class, message the class, and also message the teacher. Students will receive notifications about assignments coming due, as well as late assignments.
Aspen - is used for students and parents to check grades for their classes. If you do not know your username or password please let me know and I can help you with this.
Quizlet - is a website used to learn and practice class vocabulary.
Cengage - is a website used for Accounting, Web Design, Intro to Business, and Microsoft Office classes to complete work.
Edmodo - is like educational Facebook but in a controlled area. On this site students can see what assignments have been posted to their class, message the class, and also message the teacher. Students will receive notifications about assignments coming due, as well as late assignments.
Aspen - is used for students and parents to check grades for their classes. If you do not know your username or password please let me know and I can help you with this.
Quizlet - is a website used to learn and practice class vocabulary.
Cengage - is a website used for Accounting, Web Design, Intro to Business, and Microsoft Office classes to complete work.