NAME:
Mrs. Parker
SCHOOL:
Woodland Elementary East School
CLASS:
2nd Grade
SCHOOL PHONE:
847-984-8839
This is my ninth year teaching second grade at Woodland Elementary. I
graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL in 2002 with a B.S.
in Elementary Education. In Macomb, I student taught in a sixth grade
classroom. Then, I did my second student teaching experience in a third grade
classroom here at Woodland Elementary East. Finally,in July 2008, I received
my masters degree from Northeastern Illinois University in Administration.
Fun Facts About Mrs. Parker:
. My birthday is on November 15th.
. I got married on July 26th, 2008. Therefore, for the first
five years of teaching I was Ms. Kinnas.
. I was born in Chicago, IL and have been raised in Vernon Hills, IL.
. My husband, Jesse, and I had a house built in Kenosha, WI, where we now
currently live. We welcomed our first child on October 12,2009, a son, Noah
Anthony!
. I became an aunt for the first time on September 29th, 2007 to a beautiful
baby girl, Addison Rose. This past April, I was blessed to become an aunt
again (and godmother!) to a handsome nephew, Jaxson Cole.
. I have a gray and white cat named Mist.
. I am a die hard CUBS and Bears fan!
ALL ABOUT ME:
ยท My Favorite Color: I actually have two! Purple and Blue
. My Favorite Sport: Baseball
. My Favorite Foods: Popcorn and Pizza
. My Favorite Books: When I was a second grader, a couple of my favorites
were Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and Sylvester and the Magic
Pebble.
. My Favorite Pet: I LOVE my cat, but dogs are my favorite!
. My Favorite Subject: Math
. My Favorite Things to do are: I love spending time with my family, reading,
scrapbooking, golfing, being with my friends, and going to CUBS games.
. My Favorite Thing About Me: I am a very giving person and love to help
people and animals.
I would like students to try their best everyday. I strive to always provide
a positive learning environment in the classroom which encourages
interaction, self- motivation, and engages the students actively. I believe
that a motivated student is having fun learning and seeks new knowledge. It
is very important for the parents to have an active roll in the student's
education as well. I believe that a parent's support can influence the
student's desire to learn. I want to see every child succeed in second
grade!