My name is Jodi Selle and I will be your second grade teacher this year. This will be my fifth year teaching 2nd grade at Meadow View Elementary. Every year I have been here has been very rewarding and memorable. I am very eager to get this year started and I'm looking forward to meeting my 2009-2010 class.

Miss Selle in 2nd Grade

I was born and raised in Centralia, a small Southern Illinois town. I grew up on a very large farm where my parents grew a variety of fruits and vegetables. I feel fortunate to have grown up there and to be able to share those farm experiences with my students. I am the youngest child in a pretty large family. I have four older sisters and three older brothers. Right now I have seven nephews and six nieces and there is one more on the way. The 14th baby will be here around Thanksgiving!

The Selle Sisters

After graduating high school, I went off to college at Illinois State University in Bloomington/Normal. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 2005. It was during my last semester at ISU that I was drawn to Plainfield. I was given a student teaching assignment as a first grade teacher at Wesmere Elementary. Upon completing student teaching, I was very fortunate to have been offered a job at Meadow View and stay in the Plainfield School District. In the summer of 2009, I completed my Master's Degree in Reading Education through Concordia University. I am currently living in Plainfield and going on my fifth year of teaching at Meadow View Elementary.

My Mom and Dad

I enjoy all sports. In my spare time I like to play volleyball, softball, and tennis. I also love watching St. Louis Cardinals Baseball! Other hobbies include updating my website, going to the movies, and of course, READING! If you visit my classroom, you will notice really quickly the one thing I like to collect is children's books. I can't wait to share my love for reading with my students this year.  

 My favorite baseball team

In my classroom, I promote an atmosphere of safety, trust, and respect. I work hard to build a sense of community among my students, and I emphasize the idea of teamwork. I value cooperation and collaboration both in my classroom and as I work with my peers. I believe that great things can happen when we work together! Meadow View Elementary is a place where I really feel like part of a strong community and part of a winning team.

I am looking forward to another AWESOME year!!!