I discovered my love of reading in third grade.  Now, I feel privileged to share that love with my students at Salem Elementary.  My education includes a BA, MA, Reading Specialist endorsement, and administration Certification.  I am also a Reading Recovery certified teacher.

As an adult, I still read for fun.  I am a member of the International Reading Association and am also a member and treasurer of the Friends of the Bryan-Bennett Library here in Salem.

While my two sons were growing up, we were "blessed" with poor TV reception at our home in the country.  The lack of TV encouraged a lot of reading around our house.  My older son read about living in the far away places and after college chose a career in the travel industry.  He lives in San Diego.  My younger son is finishing his PH.D in literature at the University of Illinois.

If you, too, enjoy reading and spending time with children, come join our school family by becoming a volunteer.  For more information, please contact me at stevens@salem111.com.