Ballard East Math Intervention

Hello! Welcome to Ballard! I am originally from the Jefferson-Scranton area and taught in that district for 11 years. I wore many hats while in Jefferson--I was a Technology Specialist for ten years (I started while I was still in college), a middle school computer teacher for eight years, and the Transitional Kindergarten (which is the same as Early Kindergarten) teacher for three years. While at Ballard, I have taught Early Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 3-5 Math Intervention.  I graduated from Iowa State University (GO STATE!) with a degree in Elementary Education and an Educational Computing Minor. I also graduated from Viterbo University with a Master of Arts in Education degree.

My husband Larry is also a teacher for the Ballard School District. We have two children, Kayeleigh and Gabbie.  Kayeleigh and her husband, Caleb live in Ottumwa with our two grandchildren.  Gabbie and her husband, Quentin live in Ames while Gabbie attends Veterinary School at Iowa State. 

I am very excited to have your child in class! If you have any questions for me, please feel free to contact me at 515.220.4306 or through email at tford@ballard.k12.ia.us. I am thrilled to be working with you to ensure a successful year for your child! It's going to be a GREAT year!!