All About Mrs. Powell

My FAVORITES: I LOVE spending TIME OUTDOORS! My favorite things to do outside are hiking, camping, visiting the beach, and gardening. Another of my absolute favorite things to do is READ a GOOD BOOK. I love all kinds of books and am especially looking forward to reading lots of picture books with my daughter.

My FAMILY: I live with my husband, Travis, and our two cats, Smokey and Crocus. We are going to be having a baby girl in November! I also have an older stepson, Paul, who lives in Bend.

WHY I am a teacher: Ever since I was a little girl I’ve always known I wanted to be a teacher. Coming from a long lineage of teachers, I like to say, “it’s in my blood!” One of the main reasons I am a teacher is because I LOVE LEARNING! I love exploring new topics, challenging myself to expand what I already know, and staying open to changing my way of thinking. Getting to work with kids is the best part of teaching! I love the enthusiasm, questions, and curiosity that kids bring to learning. I like finding ways to make learning interesting and engaging and helping kids to believe in themselves. This is my 13th year of teaching and I look forward to the adventure that awaits!