Meet Mrs. Grover:
Welcome to my personal page on our classroom website. This is our third
year on the web and I am so happy you dropped in for a visit. On this page you will get the opportunity to learn a little
bit more about me.
I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis on reading from the
University of Northern Iowa. This summer I am beginning my Masters of Education program with Viterbo University.
I love teaching and feel very fortunate to have the chance to work with so many wonderful young people. I have been
teaching at West Elementary for eight years. I started teaching fifth grade, which I taught for three years
before moving down to teach third grade for a year. This will be my fourth year teaching fourth grade.
As you can see, I've tried all the grade levels here at West. I think I've found the perfect grade to teach.
I was born and raised here in Independence. My dad, Don, is a barber. I'll bet some of you
even have him cut your hair. Many of you may know my mom, Mrs. Reidy, who teaches first grade at East Elementary.
Did any of you have her for your first grade teacher? I have two younger brothers. Marty lives in Boise,
Idaho with his family and Brian lives here in Independence, with his wife and two children. I also have a
younger sister, Erin, who you probably know better as Mrs. Dunlap from out on the playground.
My husband Mike and I have six children, Justin, Julia, Jeremy, Jason, Jackson,
and Jenavieve. (It is a tradition to use the letter "J" in my husband's family.) I also have a stepson, Eric, who is serving
in the Navy. The older kids are involved in many sports, as well as band. Go Indee Marching Band!! As you might
guess we are pretty busy around our house. We have spent hours at baseball fields this summer, along with band and
football camps. We live on a small acreage near Rowley where we have several cats ( I'm not sure what all
their names are) and two dogs, Masher and Sirrus.
I enjoy spending time with my family. We like to watch movies together.
Our favorite summer trip is when we go camping at Jellystone Park! I love to read! It is my favorite quiet
activity and I try to do it every day. I like to read all kinds of books, mysteries and suspense are some of my favorites,
but I also like biographies and some poetry. I enjoy singing, listening to music, gardening and watching movies
(I like the funny and sad ones.) My newest hobby is working on my webpage. I had a lot of fun putting it together
for us to use! I've had so much fun working with technology that I'm thinking about going back to school to learn more
ways to use it in class!!
The preceding blinkies are a few I've found that say something about me or things that interest me. These wonderful creations
were found at the following graphics sites.
Graphic Garden
Irene's Graphics
Julie's Country Creations
Kari's Creations
Butter Cup Lane
