"Welcome to Ms. Jones's 5th Grade Math Class; 2024-2025 School Year!"
Shantorya Jones
5th Grade Math Teacher
Teacher Experience
River Region Academy: 2013-2019
6th Grade Mathematics
6th Grade Earth & Space Science
7th Grade Mathematics
7th Grade Life Science
8th Grade Pre-Algebra
8th Grade Physical Science
Meadowview Elementary School: 2022-2023
Kindergarten
Millbrook Middle School: 2023-Current
5th Grade Mathematics
Teacher Favorites
Food: Seafood
Restaurant: Juicy Crab or Juicy Seafood
Candy: Ferrero Rocher or Life Saver Gummies
Hobby: Attending Live Music Events & Softball/Baseball Games
Color: Olive Green & Leopard Print
Season: Fall
Sport: Softball/Baseball
Flower: Sunflower & Yellow Roses
Miscellaneous: Candles
Meet the Teacher
Shantorya Jones is a native of Montgomery, AL, raised in Ramer, AL. She attended the prestigious George Washington Carver Senior High School where she graduated with honors in 2009. She set off to originally complete her degree at Alabama State University until the passing of her father placed a dent in her journey. Nevertheless, she NEVER GAVE UP! She received her associate’s degree in general education from Trenholm College in 2020, her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Auburn University Montgomery in 2022 and is currently working to complete her master’s degree in education from AUM as well. As a 5th grade mathematics teacher, she receives great pleasure observing the works of her educating methods. Her greatest teaching joys come from watching her scholars' motivation increase in mathematics as their passion for learning mathematical concepts skyrocket. Outside of educating her scholars, she’s the proud business owner of Craf’Tee Creations. Shantorya serves as the National Administrator of the wonderful Christian sorority, Tau Rho Mu, under the leadership of Dr. Tammie McCurry, a member of the Junior Executive Board of Child Protect, and one of the dance coaches for Millbrook Middle School.
Shantorya is very family and friend oriented and enjoys time spent with loved ones. She lives life by her favorite scripture, Jeremiah 29:11 and her favorite quote is: “Success can’t be measured unless you first try!”
Standard 5.9: Model and solve real-word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators, using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark fractions and number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers. Example: Recognize an incorrect result 2/5+ 1/2= 3/7 by observing that 3/7 < 1/2. 5.10. Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators, using fraction equivalency to calculate a sum or difference of fractions or mixed numbers with like denominators.
Reminder: Please check PowerSchool weekly to monitor your scholar's progress. December 20th is the last day before Christmas break and scholars have a half day. Also, Ms. Jones will be absent on December 19th & 20th.
