About+Mrs.+Peterson

All About Mrs. Peterson

Hello! I am Mrs. Peterson, CCII at Banner Elementary School and I love teaching! The 2011-2012 school year will begin the start of my 6th year of teaching, but my third year at Banner Elementary School. Throughout the years I have met some of the most amazing students! Originally from Galesburg, IL, I moved to Peoria in 2001 to attend Bradley University. I started out my college career thinking I wanted to be an Accountant. The summer after my freshman year, while working at a camp for people with cognitive and physical disabilities as a camp counselor, I became passionate about teaching special education. Thus, I came back in the fall of my sophomore year and switched majors. I graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelors Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education (LBSI/ELED).

I currently live in Dunlap with my wonderful husband, Mr. Peterson and our cat, Peanut. My husband and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary this year! We took a trip to Indianapolois, Indiana to celebrate! Peanut is an awesome cat. She was born on Halloween! Her favorite toy is the little ring that comes off any type of plastic bottle. She especially likes the little tiny rings from a 2-liter bottle of soda. Mr. Peterson is really good at giving those to Peanut. I think she has 20 or more rings saved up in her toy basket! I have many hobbies. Besides taking wild, daring, and spontaneous adventures (by reading books of course); I like to be active. My favorite sport is volleyball, although I like to swim, bike and run too! I have completed two sprint triathlons, ask me and I’ll show you my completion metals. This year will be my second year coaching cross country at DMS.

Now you know a little bit about me! Can’t wait till school starts! Enjoy the sun and keep on reading! Off to Read about another Adventure! J Mrs. Peterson