Who I am

An educator who just loves adventure. 

  • Attended ISU for undergrad and ONU for graduate school
  •  My brother can read because of me relentless desire to teach at five years old. Since then I have taught in Highland Park and at was a Senior Coordinator at the Museum of Science and Industry
  • This is my seventh year teaching in the Options Program at Coonley and third teaching neighborhood. 
  • I love cooking dinner for my husband, Lucas, and taking our dog, Belle, for a walk 
  • I LOVE Harry Potter and coffee!!

Fourth Grade Supply List

​John C. Coonley Elementary School School Supply List 2017-2018 4th Grade Classroom Supplies:
Pencils (3 boxes-24 count each)- sharpened 1 box (red or blue pens)
6 Highlighters (multi-colored)
 6 Glue sticks
2 rolls of scotch tape (not refillable)
Pack of white erasers
3 packs Expo Dry Erase markers (4-pack- thick)
2 packages of printer paper
1 packet of loose-leaf paper (wide ruled)
1 pack each Index cards 3X5 2 packs each index card
5X8 Color Post-it notes -
2 packs Clorox Wipes (1 package)
Kleenex-Kleenex or Puffs brands prefered (3 pack)
 2 Rolls of paper towels
Hand Sanitizer- boys only Baby Wipes-
girls only 1 bottle of rubber cement (small size)
One pack of markers or colored pencils for the class to share
Gallon size ziplock bags girls only
Quart size ziplock bags boys only
5 composition notebooks (black and white marble cover type)
Scissors (1 pair)
Markers (not permanent) (fine point – 12)
Desk Supplies:
Pencil sharpener that can hold shavings      
Soft pencil case Colored pencils (12 count)
Metric/Standard Ruler
 Headphones/earbuds

Executive Functioning Supplies In an effort to assist students with their organization and time management, Coonley will continue to implement an Executive Functioning Program. Coonley will provide specific supplies for school-wide implementation and standardize organizational practices.  In an effort to be consistent across grade levels Coonley will provide 4th graders with binders, folders, and a student agenda that correspond with school-wide practices .