Hello! I am so happy to have you in my class this year. I can't wait to see the amazing things we accomplish together in the First Grade. Allow me to tell you a little bit about myself. I have been teaching for 20 years, most of them in 1st grade. I've also taught 3rd grade and 4th grade, though 1st is my favorite. I have a wonderful husband named Jason and an amazing son named Ethan - who is in 11th grade now. We like to travel, read books, play games and watch movies. I have a Basset Hound dog named "Ollivander" (Ollie for short), and a Siberian cat named Gideon (Giddy for short). They are both very silly and love to play. My favorite foods are pizza, ice cream, cookies, and tacos - I am getting hungry just writing about it! I love all things Star Wars, Disney, Lego, and Harry Potter too. I am also quite crafty and I like to crochet, embroider, felt, draw, and paint. How about you? I can't wait to hear all about what you do with your family and some of your favorite things as well.