Mrs. Absolon's First Grade

Hi Alston Ridge families! I am from Chicago, IL. I received my bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and my master's degree in reading from Concordia University Chicago. This is my 11th year teaching and I am so excited to be your teacher! In my free time I love reading, going to the beach, and exploring North Carolina with my husband, Ryan and my son, Rowan.

Ms. Karla Welch

Email: kwelch@wcpss.net


Hello! I am from Rockford, Illinois, where I was a teaching assistant for 16+ years. I moved to Raleigh in 2015 and have been at Alston Ridge since moving here. I have 2 daughters that both live in Raleigh. I enjoy taking walks, reading and spending time with my dog, Dottie and my granddog, Arthur.

Mrs.Absolon's Newsletter

Teacher's Favorite Things

Store/Restaurant: Starbucks, Target, Amazon    

Color: pink

Treat/Candy: Reese's, Cheez-Its                           

Likes/Hobbies: reading, iced coffee, going to the beach, shopping

Birthday: February 6th

IA's Favorite Things

Store/Restaurant: Target, Panera Bread, Alpaca                          

Color: Purple

Treat/Candy: Dark chocolate, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, York Peppermint Patties and Kit Kat              

Likes/Hobbies: Coffee, biking, movies, reading, walking, NC State Wolfpack

Birthday: July 12th