Meet Mrs. Henderson

 

Dear Families,

     I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself to you and welcome you to fourth grade at Fox Creek Elementary. I am a native of Illinois, and grew up in a small town just outside of Springfield called Pleasant Plains. My high-school was VERY small...only 44 in my graduating class, so when it was time to look for colleges, I stuck to my comfort zone. Illinois Wesleyan here in Bloomington was a perfect fit. The beautiful, tree-filled campus reminded me of home, while the smaller size did not completely overwhelm me.
     After graduation, I took my first job in a northern suburb of Chicago, Lake Forest. I taught second grade there for three years. My husband's schooling brought us back to Normal so he could attend ISU and I joined the job force in Unit 5. I am in my eleventh year of teaching! Wow...time goes quickly when you're having fun! I am among the original staff of Timberwolves and had the pleasure of opening a brand new school back in 2001 with my fellow teachers. At Fox Creek, I have taught first, second, third and fourth grade! (Of course, fourth is my favorite!)
     I am currently attending ISU and have one year left in my pursuit of a masters in reading. I have been married for ten years to my college sweetheart, Jack. We have a four year old son named Cy who is the light of our lives! We have two kitties named Morgan and Odin. In my free time I LOVE to read and scrapbook! (But, with school, and school, and a four-year-old, and two cats, and...I don't have much free time!)
     That is me in a nutshell! I am so looking forward to getting to know you and your child this year. I truly believe that by working together we can achieve great things!
     Please do not ever hesitate to contact me with a question or concern.

Sincerely,

Nicole M. Henderson

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This is a picture of me with my family in Cape May, New Jersey!