Q: Who are the members of Mrs. Ratcliff's family? Lester is my husband of 17 years. He teaches 7th grade social studies at Reed Middle School. We have three kids. Austin is a sophomore at Parkview High School. He is a drum major for the marching band and plays the alto saxophone. Connor is in 8th grade at Jarrett Middle School. He plays football and basketball. Bailey is a 6th grader at Jarrett Middle School. She likes soccer, basketball, softball, and texting her friends. Q: How long has Mrs. Ratcliff been teaching? This will be my 9th year of teaching. I worked in banking awhile and stayed home with my kids until 2001. I graduated with my Bachelor's degree from MSU and began teaching at York Elementary. I transferred to Sequiota in 2005. I completed my Masters in Education (Leadership) in May 2008. For the past two years I was the principal at Delaware Elementary Summer School. I've taught 1st grade, 4th grade, 4th/5th combination classes, and 5th grade. Fifth grade has been my favorite because I get to prepare students for middle school. Q: What are some of Mrs. Ratcliff's favorites? Food: Pizza, St. George's Donuts, Coffee with flavored creamer, Chocolate Sport: Anything my kids are playing. I really enjoy watching basketball and football. I played basketball in high school and was a varsity cheerleader. My husband played football for Missouri State and currently coaches at Jarrett Middle School. Hobby: I love to read realistic or historical fiction! I get caught up in a good book and forget to do anything else. I also enjoy movies. Comedies are currently my favorite. Students: I really like students who are willing to take a risk, try something new, and learn from their mistakes. I encourage you to be bold and gain confidence through your successes and failures. Book: To Kill a Mockingbird changed the way I viewed reading. I was so captivated by the story that I couldn't put it down. I was drawn into the injustice of it all. My favorite children's author is Patricia Polacco. Quote: "Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all." ~Helen Keller Q. What are you passionate about? My faith is something I am passionate about. I'm very involved in my church and spend several weeks each summer working at children's church camp. My family is a number one priority for me. I love spending time with my husband and kids. We always seem to have extra kids at our house, and I enjoy the laughter they bring.
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