Hello, and welcome to the 2022 - 2023 Academic Year. My name is Taffene DeShazor. I currently teach at the RISE Academy located on the campus of John M. Langston Focus School. I am dually certified to teach language arts and history. I have 24 years of teaching experience. I am a graduate of Virginia Union University. Currently, I am attending Arkansas State University to pursue another degree. I love kids, teaching, shopping, and reading. I look forward to helping each of my students succeed this school year.