Dear Parents,

I am so excited to have your child in my class this year.  Third grade is an exciting year that is filled with many new experiences.  I know that you will see a lot of growth, maturity, and independence as the year progresses.

This is my fifteenth year of teaching, and my eighth year at Swain.  I have taught third grade for eight years, and my other experience is in first grade.  I teach ELA which includes writing and grammar.  Your child will be writing narrative pieces, opinion pieces, and informational pieces.  Writing has always been a love of mine, and I hope your child will love it as well. 

I am married and have two children.  My husband is a senior designer at Shaw, and he is also a professional artist.  My daughter, Lilly, is a ninth grader at Gordon Central.  She is very interested in art.  My oldest daughter, Katie, is a sophomore at UGA.  She is a business major with a focus in accounting.

I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my family.   We take at least one trip to Disney World each year.  My favorite times are those spent with the ones I love.

I am a graduate of the University of Georgia.  I graduated in 1995 with a BSEd in Early Childhood Education.   I am professionally qualified to teach grades Pre-k - 5.  I can teach all subject areas, but I prefer ELA and Reading.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me.  My email address is ecrowe@gcbe.org.  Open communication is the key to a successful year.  I am so excited about this new school year!

Sincerely,

Emily Crowe