Welcome to 1st Grade! This is my first school year at Irene King but I have been teaching in Valley View for 4 years.  Before teaching in Valley View, I have taught First Grade and Kindergarten for a total of 14 years.  I received a Bachelor's Degree from Bradley University in Elementary Education, a Master's Degree in Technology in Education and I earned Reading Specialist Certification at National Louis University. I love teaching First Grade because children are so excited to learn and grow. I am a proud Mom of 2 boys.