Fundraiser for Kelly Heaton

Need

Aspirations

Causes, goals, wishes, achievements

Community

Social, cultural outreach

Equipment

School, sport, music, medical, technology, STEM equipment

Supplies

Student, teacher, school, PTO supplies

About

I have taught the past 6 years at a wonderful elementary school that just so happened to be on the other side of town from where I live. Although I absolutely loved the students, staff, and school community, I inevitably decided to move closer to home. What was once a 45 minute drive is now a 5 minute drive to 'work". It's hard to see what I do as work because everyday is exciting and new! Sure I laugh, I cry, and work harder than I thought I could. Somedays I'm trying to change the world and somedays I'm just trying to make it through the day. My wallet is empty, my heart is full, and my mind is packed with memories of kids who've changed my life.

I am excited to say I will be teaching at the school I attended growing up. I will also be switching grade levels from Kindergarten to Third Grade! Lots of changes in the midst of an already chaotic time due to the pandemic. I have never taught in the intermediate grades so I would love to use any and all donations to help build my classroom library to accommodate a new age of readers! What was once decodable readers and picture books will now turn into chapter books of a variety of genres! I would appreciate any help that I can get!