Katie Davenport
Introduction: Hello! My name is Katie Davenport and I am a first grade teacher at MPE. This will be my 11th year teaching and I love helping students grow. My family consists of my husband, Kyle, our dog (Maddox), and our cat (Milo). I enjoy traveling, hiking, and reading. I am looking forward to a great school year!
Do you have an Amazon Wish List link? https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/BD4IHZ0S2471?ref_=wl_share
Birthday: March 20th
Hobbies: hiking, reading, traveling, going for walks, movie nights, spending time with friends a family.
Class Color or Theme: green, cacti
Favorite Color: purple
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illinois, Cubs, Milwaukee Bucks
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon, local shops/boutiques
Favorite Places to Eat: Poke Shack, Panera, The Wok
Favorite Snack: trail mix, baked BBQ chips, chocolate
Favorite Soda or Drink: raspberry tea, lemonade, Bai
Starbucks Order: Blonde Americano w/ Hazelnut, caramel macchiato
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: So many! The kids love Mo Willems books!
For my classroom, I’m looking for: extra (nut free if possible) snacks for those in need. Or materials from our Amazon list 🙂
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: lotions
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Enjoy engaging in the classroom activities between home and school as much as students!
Other things to share: Looking forward to a great year!
Heather Jackson
Introduction: Mrs. Jackson is a fun-loving first grade teacher by day and a fast-paced mom taxi by night. When she is not teaching or cartwheeling around the playground, she and her pup can be found hanging out in the neighborhood.
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Birthday: June 25th
Class Color or Theme: Blue (wall), black décor; Kindness Theme
Favorite Color: Coral
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Kohl’s, Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Breaking Taco, Dos Reales, Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Snack: Chocolate: Pistachios
Favorite Soda or Drink: Mt. Dew: Snapple Tea
Starbucks Order: Refresher (any flavor)
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Hard to Chose
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Check the Wish List 🙂
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Candles
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Support their younger learners at home; snuggle up and read to their child.
Kelli Kirby
Introduction:
Mrs. Kirby will begin her 12th year teaching first grade in Mahomet.
She is married to her husband Adam and they have three sons, Creighton (6), Cooper (3), and Jax (1), and she is due in October with twins.
Do you have an Amazon Wish List link? https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2L46KGV8NN27O?ref_=wl_share
Birthday: October 23rd
Hobbies: Reading, exercising, spending time with family
Class Color or Theme: Yellow
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Whisk, Monicals, The Poke Shack
Favorite Snack: Trail Mix
Favorite Soda or Drink: coffee, cherry pepsi/coke
Starbucks Order: white mocha
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Mo Willems
For my classroom, I’m looking for: indoor recess toys/games
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Cups
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: write meaningful notes and are supportive
Kaitlin Lonergan
Introduction: My name is Kaitlin Lonergan and I’m a first grade teacher at MPE. I live in Mahomet with my wonderful family and love helping little learners grow!
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Birthday: June 26th
Hobbies: Reading, music, travel, and spending time with my family
Class Color or Theme: Blue and Green/Nature
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite College or Sports Team: Cubs and Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Fira, Yellow & Co, Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Breaking Taco, Whisk, Yo-Yo’s, Jimmy Johns
Favorite Snack: Gardettos and Red Vines
Favorite Soda or Drink: Coffee and Cherry Coke
Starbucks Order: Any kind of Latte
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Todd Parr and Jory John
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Anything from my Amazon Wishlist
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Support their child’s education and social emotional growth in and outside of the classroom!
Other things to share: I can’t wait for another amazing year in first grade!
Michelle Mitchell
Introduction: My name is Michelle Mitchell and I love teaching first grade! My husband and I live in Mahomet and have 3 children. My favorite things include Disney, the Cubs, and the Illini!
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Birthday: December 14th
Hobbies: Attending sporting events
Class Color or Theme: Black and white with bright blue, pink, and green
Favorite Color: Orange, blue, pink, and purple
Favorite College or Sports Team: Cubs and Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Hobby Lobby
Favorite Places to Eat: Panera, Buffalo Wild Wings, Monicals
Favorite Snack: Trail mix, chocolate, cheese popcorn
Favorite Soda or Drink: Cherry Bai, Mountain Dew
Starbucks Order: Strawberry refresher
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Mo Willems
Thank you, but I don’t need any more: Mugs and ornaments
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Enjoy listening to their child become an awesome reader
Anna Nelson
Introduction: Hello everyone! My name is Miss Nelson and this is my sixth year teaching first grade in Mahomet. I am so excited for this year and cannot wait to meet my new students and their families!
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Birthday: July 9th
Hobbies: Shopping, eating, and taking walks
Class Color or Theme: Farmhouse
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Walmart, Target
Favorite Places to Eat: Jimmy Johns, Starbucks
Favorite Snack: Chex Mix
Favorite Soda or Drink: Bai Water
Starbucks Order: Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Jan Brett
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Anything on my Amazon Wishlist
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Coffee Mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Partake in the act of reading with their child to help instill the importance of learning.
Other things to share: I am so excited for a great year in first grade! Go Bulldogs!
Hillary O’Connell
Introduction: This is Mrs. O’Connells 5th year teaching in Mahomet and 15th year teaching 1st grade! She can’t wait to “squeeze” the day” with the ZEST class ever 🍋
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Birthday: September 14th
Hobbies: Cheering on the Illini, spending time with my family
Class Color or Theme: Lemons (yellow)
Favorite Color: Illini/bulldog orange and blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon, Yellow and Co
Favorite Places to Eat: Yo yo’s, whisk, poke shack
Favorite Snack: Kettle corn popcorn, gummy bears
Favorite Soda or Drink: Iced coffee
Starbucks Order: Oat milk latte
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Kelly DiPuccio, Robert Munsch, Mo Willems
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Math games
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Lotions
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Love interacting with MPE and its staff as much as their kids do!
Lacey Smith
Introduction: This is my third year teaching 1st grade at MPE. I love my first graders and can’t wait to meet my new crew for the year! I live in St Joseph with my husband, Kyle, our 3 kids, and our two dogs. When I’m not at one of my children’s sporting events, I like to read, swim in my pool, shop at Target, and walk my dogs.
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Birthday: October 18th
Hobbies: Shopping, reading, drinking coffee
Class Color or Theme: Black and white
Favorite Color: Pink, black and white
Favorite College or Sports Team: Chicago Bears and Cubs
Favorite Places to Shop: Target and Hobby Lobby
Favorite Places to Eat: Chick Fil’ A, Whisk, Freddy’s
Favorite Snack: Chips and popcorn
Favorite Soda or Drink: Coffee, Water, Unsweetened tea
Starbucks Order: Plain hot latte, iced coffee with milk
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Books for my students
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Flair pens
Amy Snow
Introduction: My name is Amy Snow, and this will be my 10th year teaching first grade. I can’t wait to meet my new first graders and start learning and growing together!
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Birthday: July 19th
Hobbies: Reading, outdoor walks, baking, creating in my classroom
Class Color or Theme: Rainbow
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite College or Sports Team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, Michael’s
Favorite Places to Eat: Chick Fil-A, Jimmy John’s
Favorite Snack: trail mix, dark chocolate
Favorite Soda or Drink: Alani Nu
Starbucks Order: Iced Mocha
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Kate DiCamillo
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Books to update my class library—if you’re cleaning any out at home, you can send them in.
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Send me notes of encouragement or gratitude.
Bridgette Thompson
Introduction: I enjoy reading, watching my children in their activities, hanging out with my family, and my pets.
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Birthday: December 31st
Hobbies: reading, traveling
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Places to Shop: Target
Favorite Places to Eat: Fillippos, Olive Garden
Favorite Snack: Gummy Bears
Favorite Soda or Drink: Cherry Coke
Starbucks Order: Hot Chocolate
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: I’m allergic to strawberries.
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Mercy Watson
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: share stories about their student.
Alyssa White
Introduction: Hi, I’m Mrs. White, and I teach first grade at MPE. This will be my 10th year teaching, and I’m excited to make it the best one yet! I am married to my husband Andrew, and we have a daughter, Lucy (almost 3 years old) and a son, Jack (6 months old)!
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Birthday: July 13th
Hobbies: Reading, being outside
Class Color or Theme: Yellow
Favorite Color: Yellow, but I love them all!
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Yellow and Company
Favorite Places to Eat: Chick-fil-A, Seven Saints, Sun singer
Favorite Snack: Chex mix or Gardettos, trail mix
Favorite Soda or Drink: Iced Tea
Starbucks Order: Iced coffee with oat milk and a pump of cinnamon
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Mo Willems
For my classroom, I’m looking for: See Amazon wish list 🤗
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Candles
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Email or write a kind note 😊 Check in anytime!
Becky Williams
Introduction: Becky grew up on a dairy farm in rural northern Missouri, married her high school sweetheart, Marty, and has lived in Nebraska, Washington, Germany, and for the past 7 years, Mahomet. Becky and Marty have three sons and a little shelter dog named Chloe. Garret is a medical student in Omaha, NE, Gaven is finishing his final year of computer engineering at Rose-Hulman in Indiana, while Gage is a senior at MSHS. All avid runners, you are likely to see one or more of the Williams family running around Mahomet.
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Birthday: February 26th
Hobbies: Outdoor time with my family, running, cooking, and reading
Class Color or Theme: Blue
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: Nebraska Cornhuskers, Rose Hulman Fightin’ Engineers, MSHS Bulldogs
Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Any! I am not picky! 🙂
Favorite Snack: Popcorn
Favorite Soda or Drink: any flavor Arizona Iced Tea
Starbucks Order: YoYo’s is actually my favorite! 🙂 Iced Crème Brule
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Any! They are all talented.
For my classroom, I’m looking for: books
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: coffee mugs, candles, lotion
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: play and read with them