Hello!  My name is Mrs. Rene, and I am thrilled to be your teacher at Willow Road School this year. Teaching is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making learning meaningful and engaging. I set high expectations for myself and my students, and I am always eager to learn new strategies to help us succeed together.

In our classroom, I strive to create opportunities that inspire students to reach their fullest potential and to think beyond the school day. My greatest goal is for every student to leave our classroom with pride in their accomplishments and excitement for the future they will help shape.

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:  It’s the students! Each year, my students teach me something new, and they always leave a lasting impression as they move on to their next big chapters in life. Every one of them is unforgettable and truly amazing

Family:  I love spending time with my family—my husband, son, daughter, and all of our pets bring me so much joy. At school, our classroom becomes my second family, and I hope you’ll feel that way too!

Pets:  My family has 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 4 chickens.  My daughter also loves to take care of and ride horses.  We are all animal lovers in my home.