About The Teacher

NAME: Ms. Beck

SCHOOL: Woodland Intermediate

CLASS: 5th grade teacher

SCHOOL PHONE: (847) 596-5975

Greetings!  My name is Katie Beck.  I was born/raised in Laurel, MD.  I
attended college at East Carolina University where I received my Bachelor's
degree in nursing.  I practiced as a pediatric registered nurse for about ten
years and have lived in Greenville, NC, Danville, IL, & the Quad Cities.  I
went back to school (Trinity Christian College) in order to teach.  I student
taught in 4th grade with Mrs. Minasian and then found a position on the West
side (Gold hall) in 5th grade (language arts/social studies).  I also had the
opportunity to teach cognitive neuroscience for gifted students through
Northwestern's CTD program.  This is my 9th year here at Woodland Intermediate
and I am back in 5th grade.  I'm really looking forward to teaching on the
East side this year with the Tigers!!  :)

Mission for the School:

"We are united in fostering a respectful and nurturing environment that
promotes the life-long success of all members of our learning community."