ALL ABOUT MRS. SIMEK

Full Name: Kristine Elaine Simek

Birthday: October 1, 1968  

Teaching: 21st year

(3) Kindergarten  (13) 2nd grade  (5) 3rd grade

Background:

Masters in Early Childhood -Oakland University   ('93)

Bachelors in Elem. Math/Science/Creative Arts-WMU ('92)

Clarkston High School ('86)

Married: June 12, 1993

Husband: Michael Kevin Simek (age 48)

Children: Trevor (age 17) and Ian (age 14)

Pets:  1 goldfish and 1 dwarf frog in our class

(I have asthma)

Hometown: Lake Orion (although I grew up in Clarkston!)

Hobbies: Reading, biking, spending time with family/friends

Favorite Color:  Bubblegum pink or apple green

Favorite Vacation: Cape Cod in Massachusetts

Favorite Snacks: Dr. Pepper, Ghirardelli DARK caramel

chocolates, or white cheesy popcorn

Person I Admire: My grandmother who was a middle school guidance counselor/teacher for 34 years and Oprah (for her humanitarian efforts in education).

Dislikes: Coffee, tea, candles (I'm allergic to all)

Likes: Snoopy items, going to the movies, bookstores

(I love children's books!)