About Me

Get to Know Me

My name is Riley Kavanaugh and I am a Senior in college. From a young age, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher in my future, and my passion for education continued to grow throughout my childhood. I love working with kids and I feel that being an educator is what I am meant to do with my life. I hope that as a teacher, I can make a positive impact on my students and inspire them to be the best version of themselves.

Picture of me, Riley Kavanaugh, sitting in a coffee shop and holding an iced coffee while looking off to the side.

Where I Grew Up

Dixon, Illinois

Dixon Arch

Dixon High School

Dixon, Illinois is the town I grew up in and lived in my entire life. Dixon is located in northern Illinois about two hours west of Chicago, Illinois. In 2020, I graduated from Dixon High school.

Picture of sunset with carnival in the distance

One of my favorite things about growing up in Dixon is attending the annual "Petunia Festival" each summer. This festival lasts for about a week and features a carnival, live music, food, and more.

Picture of Riley Kavanaugh and her teammates on her high school bowling team standing in a huddle before a tournament.

During high school I was a member of my schools bowling team. I was "Rookie of the Year" as a freshman, and team captain and MVP as a senior.

Interests and Hobbies

I have many interests and hobbies including baseball, reading, art, and exploring nature which are all pictured here. I also love listening to podcasts, baking, traveling, bowling, and spending time with my family.

Baseball

Picture of the book "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry

Reading

Picture of a drawing of a silhouette of an elephant and tree with colorful sunset in the back.

Art

Picture of Riley Kavanaugh with her back to the camera and facing hills, trees, and the sky while on a hike.

Exploring Nature

Community Service

In high school I was a member of Key Club and in college I am now a member of Circle K International, which are both service clubs that are part of the Kiwanis organization.