Welcome

My name is Robin Franks and I love being a history teacher and the PAL advisor at Talbert Middle School! I didn't think I had enough drama in my life, so I also teach DRAMA!!!!! 

I previously worked for Disney and IBM before settling into the best career in the world - middle school teacher.  I earned my Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and also have a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching. I hope my students learn to love history as much as do (or at least a little bit more than they used to)!  

During spring break each year I lead travel groups of students to Washington D.C. (even years) and to New York and Boston on a STEM trip (odd years) and would love for you to join us!  Our next trip will be in 2025 and we will be traveling to New York and Boston with our new travel partner, EF Explore America!  We will explore the Empire State Building, see a Broadway show, visit the MIT campus, go questing, and visit historical sites along the way.  Visit the New York and Boston STEM Trip 2025 folder for more information.

I have traveled internationally to Mexico, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Central America, Scotland, and France (of course that included Disneyland Paris).  I also love to travel all over the United States and some of my favorites include Hawaii, Montana, Washington, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and Disneyworld in Florida (of course)!  This last summer I was lucky enough to travel to Charleston, Savannah, Philadelphia and go camping in Yosemite National Park.  I would love to share my adventures with you and hear all about yours!  Please stop by room B10 and share your stories!

[email protected]  This is where you can email me directly!!!