Hello!  I am Mrs. Dara Deppert McCoy.  I have been teaching elementary children for a total of 17 years.  Currently, I teach kindergarten at Sugar Creek Elementary in Normal, Illinois.  The 2008-2009 school year will be my 6th year teaching kindergarten.    I also taught 4th grade for six years at Colene Hoose in Normal from 1994-2000.  Before 1994 I taught a variety of grade levels from 1st grade to 5th grade in Pekin, Bartonville, Washington, Morton, and East Peoria through full-time employment along with tutoring, subbing, aiding, and student teaching. I graduated from Bradley University, Illinois Central College, and Morton High School. 

I am married with three young daughters. We live in Normal.  My husband, Kip McCoy, works 3rd shift at State Farm Corporate. My daughters are Larisa, Elysha, and Kiara.  Larisa attends Chiddix Junior High where she is involved with the poms squad, drama club, and track.  Elysha, who will be in third grade at Grove Elementary, is looking forward to starting soccer this fall and continuing with her dance.  Kiara is our active 3 year old who will begin dance lessons and school this year at Shining Lights Preschool!

I love teaching, learning, singing, dancing, reading, cross-stitch, and spending time with my family.  I am actively involved with my church, Eastview Christian Church, where I co-direct the 3rd through 5th grade choir.