Ms. Herold 6th Grade Math email: nherold@hcpss.org Blog Schools and Degrees —    Towson University, Bachelors of Science Towson University Graduate School, in the process of earning Masters in Middle School Mathematics Pets —    I have two cats, a Calico named Whisper and a Black cat named Shadow. Hobbies —    Reading, Volleyball, Golf Favorite way to relax —    Going to the Jersey Shore with my kids Eating Steamed Crabs with friends and family Favorite Book —    To Kill a Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Favorite class in middle school —    I'll never forget Mr. Culbertson's Math class. I was lucky enough to have him for 7th and 8th grade and it is because of him that I am a math teacher today. Favorite color —    Purple Favorite food —    Most Seafoods when prepared well Favorite historical period/character —    I love the period of the revolutionary war and am very interested in Thomas Jefferson. Recently however I have been reading a number of biographies on Abraham Lincoln Favorite movie —    The British Version of Pride and Prejudice Favorite quote —    YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE Favorite sport —    Volleyball Favorite sports team —    I love watching Tiger Woods play golf Favorite subject —    History Favorite superhero —    My kids Family life —    I have two children, my son Dan and my daughter Allie. This year they are both in High School. My Mom and sister live close by while my brother lives in Northern Virginia and we see him at least once a month. We are all very close and my family plays in a big part in my children's lives. Advice for Middle School Students —    Don't give up! This is called PERSEVERANCE and it is a most excellent human trait to carry with you throughout your life.