My name is Windy Ford.  I have over 20 years of experience teaching elementary aged students (2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades). I began my teaching career in Indianola, Mississippi with Teach for America but the majority of my time in education has been spent with students in Gresham and Portland.  I grew up in Portland, attended college at the University of Puget Sound, and received my Masters of Arts in Teaching from the University of Portland.  In my free time I love cooking, reading, cycling, and spending lots of time with my family. I live in Northeast Portland with my husband, two daughters, Louisa and Amelia, and our 1 year old dog, Alberta. We are a close family who loves exploring the Northwest and beyond together!