Monday: Who

Who: Monday
Obviously, I am a teacher. But that is not all that I am. I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. 

I am married to my college sweetheart, Keaton. We met about six and a half years ago in my first class at Huntington University. He scoped me out during class, we started talking on AOL Messanger, and we went on our first date a week later. The rest is history! :)

Our first child, Easton Reed, was born on February 7th. Being parents has been a fun, rewarding, and exhausting job! He is such a good baby, but Keaton and I had tons to learn. Easton brings such joy to our days. I am so exciting to watch him grow into a little boy!

Now onto my educational self...

I taught 5th grade in inner city Fort Wayne, Indiana my first year. To say it was challenging would be an understatement. My patience and endurance were tested in more ways than one, but this job taught me SO much and I am grateful for that. My second year of teaching I taught 2nd grade at a school in Huntington that I student taught at. I loved being here. It was very comfortable for me to be around people that I already knew. But God had plans for our family to move so we did. Keaton's job moved us back to his hometown in Shipshewana, Indiana, and by God's grace I got a job teaching Kindergarten in Topeka. I am currently teaching my second year there and love it! 

My student population is half Amish, half English, and a few Arabic students. Westview Schools trusts it's teachers to follow the curriculum, but teach to the students' individual needs. It is honestly a dream corporation to work for! :)

In my spare time, I enjoy looking at blogs, biking, walking with my family, Zumba, and scrapbooking. But my favorite thing to do is play with my son!

Love,

Alissa