All About Me! 

Hello! My name is Mrs. Gorden. This is my 22nd year of teaching. I have taught full day pre-k, half day pre-k and kindergarten in those 22 years. This is my 10th year teaching pre-k at Meridian! I absolutely love my job!

• Graduated from Pana High School in 1997

• Was a member of the Air National Guard from 1997 - 2006

• Attended college at SIUE and ISU - graduated from ISU in 2004 with a degree in Early Childhood Education 

• 2016 - Added a special education endorsement from ISU 

• Married to a farmer, Joe Gorden in 2004

• Have 2 kids, Will and Grace: Will started his 2nd year at SIU and Grace is a senior at Meridian High School this year