My name is Jori VanCleave. I graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 1998 with my education degree. I am certified to teach in grades 1-8 as well as high school Life Sciences. I have been teaching for 9 years; one year at Wylie I.S.D., 5 years at Anson I.S.D and 3 years here at Hamlin I.S.D. I currently teach Biology, AP Biology and Aquatic Science. My goal is to teach to the best of my ability and to help my students gain a better understanding of the world around them. If you have any questions or comments please email me.

Yippee! The TAKS test is over. I am expecting good scores this year being as my group of sophomores are totally awesome! We are going to finish the year with the human body systems.

We are going to finish the year discussing the effects of drugs and alcohol on the body as well as your life in general. We will also be learning about STD's and other topics that will face my students as they enter their college years. I think their favorite lab was, without a doubt, dissecting cats!

This is a new class we started this year. It's a little difficult when you don't live near any water! However, we have been able to study and dissect many different animals including: octupi, squid, sharks & skates.