About Mrs. McGuffey...I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Elementary Education and received my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wayne State College. I have also completed 36+ additional hours of continuing education beyond my masters degree. Prior to teaching, I was an Educational Interpreter here in Bellevue and in Stafford, Virginia. I taught second grade for five years, first grade for seven years, and this is my seventh year teaching fifth grade here at Leonard Lawrence. I am married to my best friend, Sam, and we enjoy movies, comedy, going to the beach, and playing with our dog, Bixby.
I am very excited for this school year because we have so much to learn about in fifth grade! I am always open to answer questions or address any concerns that you or your child may have. Mrs. McG: "Home": Colorado Husband: Sam Pets: Yorkie Mix named Bixby and a Bichon named Reeve. Bixby is named after the actor from The Hulk series, Bill Bixby. Reeve is named after the actor who played Superman, Christopher Reeve. Siblings: Two brothers and one sister Grades I've Taught: 5th, 4th, 2nd, 1st Favorite colors: Hot Pink and Black Favorite Pastimes: Swimming, reading, Sign Language, creating lessons and activities for school, comedy, organizing, going to the movies, and the BEACH! Collections: Shells from my visits to Florida and Cancun Favorite Children's Authors: Maurice Sendak, Kevin Henkes, Cynthia Rylant, Tomie DePaola, Eric Carle, Jan Brett, Louis Sachar, Scott O'Dell, Gary Paulson, Patricia Polacco, R.J. Palacio, and so many more! Favorite Disney Character: Tinkerbell Favorite Sport: Swimming Favorite type of movies: Comedy, Mystery/Suspense/Documentaries, especially True Crime Favorite Movies: It's a Wonderful Life, To Kill a Mockingbird, Rear Window, Shaun of the Dead, The Princess Bride, The Way, Way Back Favorite comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Jim Gaffigan, Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling Favorite TV shows: The Walking Dead, The Office (Seasons 1-4), Dead Set, many other British television series Favorite Place: Cancun! Dream Vacation: Cancun (check! (9x's!)) and Ireland (someday!) Favorite Holiday: Christmas Favorite Season: Fall Favorite Food: Panera's Asian Chicken Salad, Roja's shrimp tacos Favorite Snack: Popcorn Favorite Beverages: Sonic's Diet Cherry Limeade, water with lemon, ice tea with lime Least Favorite Food: PEAS! Yuck! Also any condiments (ketchup, mayo, mustard, etc.), I'm a plain girl. ;) |