Teacher

NAME: Ms. Stephanie Padron
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SCHOOL: Waterbury Elementary

CLASS: 4th Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: 894-4267


About The Teacher

Hello! My name is Stephanie Padron and I'm happy to say that this is my 
seventh year here at Waterbury School as a fourth grade teacher.
To prepare for my career as a teacher, I earned my Bachelor's Degree from 
Illinois State University. I was lucky to complete my student teaching right 
here at Waterbury in the fifth grade with Mrs. Lyn Ellis. In May of 2010, 
I received my Master's Degree in Reading Education from Benedictine 
University. 

I am the oldest of six, with five younger brothers. I recently purchased a
home in Elgin. In my spare time I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, going to 
the movies, and spending time with my family. 



Fun Facts About Ms. Padron

Favorite movie:  Despicable Me

Person you most admire:  my mom

Favorite places to shop:  Barnes and Noble and Target

Favorite color:  red

Favorite snack:  very spicy BBQ potato chips and 3 Musketeers bars Yum!

Favorite ice cream:  mint chocolate chip

Favorite food: tacos

Favorite drink: lemonade (no coffee for me!)

Favorite restaurants: Portillo's, PF Chang's, and Chili's 

Favorite books:  Little Women, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, The Joy Luck Club, 
Al Capone Does My Shirts......and so many others!

Favorite vacation spot:  Gatlinburg, Tennessee 

If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be?:  Franklin Roosevelt

The best advice you ever received:  The only person who is responsible for 
how your life turns out, is you.

Mission For The Class

My goal is to provide my fourth graders with a fun, safe, and educationally 
challenging environment. My personal belief is that all students can reach 
their individual potential by focusing on their strengths and 
learning from their mistakes. I hope to share my passion for books and the 
study of the world around us, creating in my students a love for reading and 
an awareness of our local and global communities.