Hello! My name is Gena
Mathes and I will be teaching your child this year. This will be my 6th year
teaching first grade at Elmont. I love teaching first grade! They are so eager
to learn and I love seeing their faces light up when they discover something
new. It is amazing the growth that these students make in just one year.
Mrs. Mathes
I am married to my
husband, Jeff. He graduated from Seaman High School and we are glad to be a
part of this wonderful district. I am originally from small town Axtell,
Kansas. I grew up on a farm and I'm still a country girl at heart. I really
love the Seaman school district because it has a "small town" feel to it.
I graduated from Kansas
State University (Go Wildcats!) in May 2004 with a Bachelor's degree in
Elementary Education and an endorsement in middle school science. In 2008, I
earned my Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Emporia State
University and National Board Certification. I love learning and I try to
learn something new every day!
Mrs. Colhouer and I after graduation.
Jeff and I have one very
spoiled Golden Retriever named Cooper. He is 4 years old. The students will
hear a lot of stories about Cooper -- he is a silly dog!
I am looking forward to a
great year!!
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