This is going to be an exciting year and I am anxious to get to know all of you.  I am looking forward to seeing every fourth grader this year when they come to my room for social studies each day. We will have the opportunity to grow and learn from each other because of our different experiences, knowledge, and abilities. During the first month of school, we have the Fun Run, Picture Day, plus getting reacquainted with old friends and making new ones. There are many exciting things ahead. I'm looking forward to a great year!

ALL ABOUT ME

I have been teaching in Clarkston for over twenty years, but this is only my ninth year at Andersonville Elementary. Before that, I was a homebound teacher and a sixth and eighth grade teacher at Clarkston Middle School. Teaching is my favorite thing to do, but I also love to travel, read, swim, and take hikes in the woods. I live in Clarkston with my husband. We have three grown children; a boy and two girls. The whole family graduated from Michigan State University, so you probably won't be surprised that my favorite color is green! I have a cat named Buffalo Bills. We call him a "cog" because he acts more like a dog than a cat! I'm anxious to learn all about you.

SUPPLIES

• A gym shirt with your name on it
• Gym shoes
• Five, two-pocket folders with clasps
• A supply of pencils with erasers   
• A box of Kleenex
• Any other supplies you feel you need