Hello everyone! This year marks Ms. Coates second year with OLC as the 7th & 8th grade Language Arts & Social Studies teacher. This year we will have some fun and challenging tasks to help us reach our goals. Ms. Coates received her undergraduate degree in English Studies from Kean University. Her love and deep study of the subject makes her particularly adept at conveying the core structures and beauty of English and its grammar to her students.When she is not teaching, Ms. Coates enjoys reading, painting and spending time with family and friends. She looks forward to collaborating with your son/ daughter to ensure a positive and successful school year.