3rd Grade

Michelle West

I received my Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University in 1987.  Since then I have attended many workshops and have earned Graduate hours in the field of Literature (children's)  For the past eight years, I have been the Primary Resource/Enrichment teacher for grades 1 to 3 at S. James the Apostle in Glen Ellyn.  I have taught preschool and 2nd grade at St. Mary's in West Chicago and 1st grade in Aurora for two years.

I enjoyed being a facilitator for the Eucharistic Retreats for the 2nd graders and their parents.  I have also been the Coordinator for the Outdoor Education Program for our 5th graders through Aurora University (Lake Geneva Campus) and, most recently, through Camp Algonquin.

My hobbies include reading, long walks, and vacations at the lake in Wisconsin with my brothers and their families.  Most of the time you can find me at one of my children's sporting events!!

I am looking forward to developing caring, responsible, and lifelong learners in my class, as well as developing new and lasting relationships with my fellow staff members and principal.