Name: Mrs. Jettie Renier

School: West Street School, Granby Grade: 3

# Of Years as a teacher: 7

Educational Background: Bachelor of English, Masters of Edu-Elementary

Favorite Book: Charolette's Web - E.B. White

Favorite TV Show: None - I never watch tv - ever!

Favorite Movie: The Truth about Cats & Dogs

Hobbies: Running, reading, writing, nutrition

Funniest Moment As A Teacher: Nose blowing contest last year! Spelling a word incorrectly in front of parents at first open house, and setting a wild mouse loose in the classroom that leaped into Tiffany's hair and now lives in the heater.

Person You Would Most Like To Meet And Why: Mother Theresa, because she is truly the most selfless person I believe ever lived.

One Thing You Do Better Than Anyone Else: Solve math and logic problems. Empathize and put myself in someone else's shoes and feel there feelings. Best Advice You Give To Your Students: Each of you is a genius in your own way, find your genius and nurture it.

Something You Would Like Your Students To Know About You: I really love my job. Every year when the school year ends I feel a real sense of loss when the students walk out the door that last time. I hope they will always keep in touch. Fortunately, many do!

What Changes In Education Would You Like To See During Your Lifetime: Smaller class sizes mandated by law. All inclusion (no "pull-outs" for special education)

Favorite Newspaper Activity Used In The Classroom: Write and illustrate political cartoon. Very educational and creative.