Facts About Me: I was born in Norfolk, VA and lived in Virginia all my life. I moved to Fayetteville when my husband was stationed here in 2005. I have no children of my own, but my students fill that space in my heart. I also have a dog, two cats, and a rabbit. My hobbies are reading, writing stories, and sewing. I also adore all the fine arts and go to plays and musical performances whenever I can. I’ve been involved in dramatics since I was seven years old. (My first role was Mary Poppins.) In college I worked in every avenue of theatre including musicals, Shakespeare, and children’s plays. I love that I get to work with both my favorite subjects, English and Drama, every day.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing from Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA

Experience: I began teaching in public school in Virginia in 2002. I taught in both rural and inner city schools before moving to Fayetteville. This is my third year at FCS. I teach sixth grade Literature and Grammar. I also teach Junior High Drama and High School Drama.

Drama

Dear Students and Parents,

            Welcome to Junior High Drama! We have a very busy year ahead of us. This semester all junior high drama students will attend class five days a week. Our main project is our play, which will be performed at the end of November or the beginning of December. We will also do short skits and other fun projects to perform for the class or select groups of students. The students are responsible for creating and performing all aspects of these projects.

     Because we don’t really have “quizzes” or “tests” in drama, participation is essential. A participation grade is given daily and is based on how active the student is in class. Participation makes up 50% of the drama grade. The other 50% is project assignments. These include individual and group projects. For instance, the first project due this year is a two person scene. The students will pair up and be responsible for memorizing their lines to perform for the class.

     The only materials needed for drama are a folder and pencil for notes and scripts. I may call on students to help with props for scenes, but this is totally voluntary and requires parental permission.

     The main thing you need for drama is a good attitude and an open mind. I look forward to a wonderful year.

Sincerely,

                                                                                                       Mary Dunlevy

1422 IRELAND DR
(910) 483-3905
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304-4369