| 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 |
