Starting kindergarten is a big step in your learning journey and I can't wait to learn with you! We're going to have an amazing year!
Hi, I'm Mrs. Schrems! I grew up in River Forest and now live in Riverside with my husband and two kids. Declan is in 4th grade and Margot is in 2nd. I enjoy taking walks around the neighborhood, gardening, and raising chickens! This year will be my 23rd year at Longfellow; I love this community! While there have been many changes over the years, the best part of teaching remains constant: an excitement and love for learning, on my part and my students'. Every year brings new possibilities.
This year I'm excited about our new Language Arts curriculum! I am a big believer in the need for phonemic awareness and phonics, as well as building background knowledge and vocabulary. Most children need to be systematically taught to read and to write. I hope we all learn and have fun along the way with our new materials.