Hello families! My name is Stacey Helmig, and I am very excited to be back at Ridgeview for my 12th year as a kindergarten teacher! I look forward to a positive year where your child and I can grow and learn together. All of my students become a part of my school family which I cherish each and every year.
I live in Saybrook on a Christmas Tree Farm with my husband Brian. We have four children; Isabella (22), Sophia (20), Aidan (18), and Evangeline (13). My oldest two children have graduated from ISU and Heartland. My son Aidan will be attending Parkland. My youngest child, Evangeline will be in 8th grade at Ridgeview. My husband Brian also works at Ridgeview as a bus-driver and as a paraprofessional.
My most recent accomplishment was obtaining my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University in June 2024. Previously, I graduated in 1995 from Governors State University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.
My Favorites:
Store: Amazon
Snack: Popcorn and chocolate
Hobbies: Playing the violin, reading, gardening
Drinks: Coffee
Place: Mackinac Island
Color: Green
Movie: Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
My personal philosophy is to treat students just like I would want my own children to be treated. I believe in having a safe and nurturing environment where my students can flourish academically and be happy!
Communication is very important to me and is so important to a successful year. If you ever need to contact me, please don't hesitate. Here are some ways that you can do that.
Email: shelmig@ridgeview19.org
School Phone: (309) 723-6351
Send a text message through the Ridgeview Mustangs school app.
*The Ridgeview Mustangs school app. will be the easiest way to contact me throughout the day. Since I get the messages on my phone, I usually have time to quickly respond to what you need. Please be patient with me as I navigate this new platform.