....About Mrs. Ruff....
I am lucky, because I get to travel between 2 of Oak Park's most dedicated elementary schools. I teach at Holmes & Longfellow. I am at Holmes every Monday morning, ALL DAY Tuesday, Thursday morning, and Friday afternoon. I am at Longfellow every Monday afternoon, ALL DAY Wednesday, Thursday afternoon, and Friday morning.
My teaching journey eventually led me to Oak Park and I could not be happier here! I feel so fortunate to teach in a district where the students are kind; excited to learn and the parents are so incredibly supportive of the arts! I love waking up to come to work every day because it is so amazing to see over 500 students smile so big when they are creating art each week!
I am one of the many individuals who are from Oak Park, and decided to move back to raise my own family here. Best. Decision. Ever!
Family is very important to me! Mr. Ruff and I have two daughters (Kiarra & Mackenzie) , and a son (Carter). We also have a dog: Swayze, a bunny: Opal, and many fish! My students are like family to me too. Having each child for 6 years is incredible and I love watching them grow and learn new things. Thank you for sharing your child with me each day!
My teaching journey eventually led me to Oak Park and I could not be happier here! I feel so fortunate to teach in a district where the students are kind; excited to learn and the parents are so incredibly supportive of the arts! I love waking up to come to work every day because it is so amazing to see over 500 students smile so big when they are creating art each week!
I am one of the many individuals who are from Oak Park, and decided to move back to raise my own family here. Best. Decision. Ever!
Family is very important to me! Mr. Ruff and I have two daughters (Kiarra & Mackenzie) , and a son (Carter). We also have a dog: Swayze, a bunny: Opal, and many fish! My students are like family to me too. Having each child for 6 years is incredible and I love watching them grow and learn new things. Thank you for sharing your child with me each day!