At Home in Fourth Grade
may 2024
Meet the Teachers
Mrs. Preston
My teaching career began in 2004, shortly after I graduated from Spring Arbor University where I played on the volleyball team and pole vaulted for the track team. I taught in Colon for 5 years and then joined the Andrews Elementary team. So far in my teaching career I have taught grades 2-6, but love my 4th grade position the most. I look forward to another great year with my students and can’ t wait to see how much we can do together.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and love completing projects around the house. I try to go on a walk with my two littles, Cole and Piper on a daily basis. I also have a step-daughter, Kacie, who attends Centreville schools. We live on a small farm south of Three Rivers.
Mrs. Griffioen
My teaching career began in 2003, shortly after I graduated from Western Michigan University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education degree. I taught in Cassopolis for 10 years and in 2013 was given the opportunity to connect with my community as an educator at Hoppin Elementary. I have experience teaching several different grades and love teaching 4th grade with Mrs. Preston as part of the Andrews family.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Rob, and two children, Evan and Abigail. I love being active and can often be found running with my dogs, Sampson and Apollo, doing CrossFit, or biking with my friends. I’m also a member of the Riverside Kids Dream Team, where I volunteer as a service coordinator. I teach at Beacon Health and Fitness in the evenings and enjoying volunteering in our community. I can be found listening to music, taking naps, and playing cards in my free time.
Andrews Elementary School
Mission Statement
The mission of our school community is to create and maintain an environment that ensures every student reaches a high level of academic achievement determined by district and state expectations. We are dedicated to an all-inclusive educational program to assure individual success.
