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I am very excited to be teaching 1^st grade at Palos East. I have grown up in the beautiful Palos area since I was 3 years old. I attended Palos West and graduated from Palos South in 2000. Then I graduated in 2004 from Stagg High School, tricia2 where I was a 4 year Varsity Basketball Player. I went on to graduate from Illinois State University’s outstanding Elementary Education Program with my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a concentration in language arts and social science in 2008. In May, 2011 I graduated with my Master’s Degree in School Leadership from Concordia University. I am ecstatic to be a part of the amazing 1^st grade team at East, and excited to get to know my students!

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, staying active, reading, trying new recipes, traveling and playing/watching sports. I especially love all winter and water sports such as skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding and tubing! This past summer I ran my second Rock N’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon, so you may see me running through the Palos area as I continue to train for next summer! I am also a huge Chicago Bears, White Sox and Blackhawks fan!

My goal for my students is to become: honest, responsible, respectful, peaceful, knowledgeable, and self-motivated learners while building their self-confidence, communication skills, and creativity. I will provide a learning environment where students are engaged in learning, and I will make every effort to meet the needs of my students. I will strive to make our classroom a place where students feel safe and supported by their teachers and peers. I’m looking forward to a successful year!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or phone:

tferguson@palos118.org

(708) 761-3564

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