Teacher of the Week

Melissa Reep

?I love fourth grade students,? said Reep. ?I?ve taught fifth, sixth and fourth. Fourth is my favorite. At that age they are still sweet enough to want to please and want to learn, but they are old enough to help with activities including self-care. It?s the perfect age.?

Hanging on Reep?s classroom door is an apple that reads ?Great minds start here.? This week, Reep won?t have to think about her class because it?s spring break.

?We?re going on a trip,? said Reep speaking of her and her husband. ?The kids want to know where I?m going but I won?t tell them. They might find me.?

During her trip, Reep is hoping to find a good flea market.

?I don?t get into garage sales much because it?s just too early,? said Reep, ?or the good ones are happening when I?m at work. Flea markets are on the weekend. I dig through there hoping to find a treasure.?