Hello! My name is Mrs. Rene. I am so excited to serve as your child's kindergarten teacher at Willow Road School this year. Teaching is a true passion of mine! I love what I do and I am dedicated to the art of education. As an educator, I set my expectations high for myself and for my students. I will stop at nothing to learn new techniques and strategies to help me grow as an educator. I love incorporating all the fabulous things I learn into my classroom and facilitating opportunities for learners that result in children reaching their highest potentials. My goal is that every student will learn and grow while they are under my instruction. I strive to ensure my students leave my classroom with the tools and confidence they need to make a positive contribution to our world. There is no doubt in my mind that this can be achieved!

Favorite Quote: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."--William Butler Yeats

Philosophy of Education: All students can and will learn with the right mindset.

Grades Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & Middle School

Best thing about teaching: The STUDENTS! They teach me something new daily. I have never had a student that didn't leave an impression on my heart.

Family: I have a husband and 2 amazing children (a son and a daughter).

Pets: My family has 8 pets (2 dogs, 2 cats, and 4 chickens)!