August 2021

Hello Students and Families,

Welcome! I've have been teaching for 13 years and this year marks the beginning of year 14! This year is my second year at Highland and I am excited to get to know my new students.

I received by B.A. in Middle Grades Education from Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio and my M.A.E.D. in K-12 Literacy/Reading Specialist from Bellarmine University. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Early Adolescence English Language Arts.

When I am not teaching I enjoy crafting, watching TV, listening to podcasts, reading, exercising, and spending time with friends and family. My role models include Ira Glass, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Fred Rogers, Sharon Creech, and my third grade teacher Mrs. Rickey. I constantly look for people that inspire me and motivate me to be an awesome teacher.

I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio. I am a fan of all things Cleveland, including the Cavaliers, Indians, and Browns. If forced to choose between UK of U of L, I would choose U of L as that is where my husband went to college. I do not have any kids of my own yet; however, I do have a niece and nephew that I like to talk about a lot. I am a very proud aunt! I also have a pet turtle named Raphael.

I'm so excited to teach you this year and can’t wait to get to know you too!

Welcome to Highland,

~ Ms. Palof

(P.S. Mrs. Palof-Walker is my married name, but you will probably mostly hear me called Ms. Palof)