Hello! My name is Shawna Kollross and I am thrilled to be your child's teacher. I can't believe that I am starting my 15th year teaching at Blue Ridge, time has really flown by! For eight years I taught 2nd grade at Schneider Elementary and this will be my seventh year in 5th grade. This year, I will be teaching math and social studies for all of 5th grade! I have also taken on the role of the Junior High Athletic Director.
Your child and I will have a lot of fun learning many new things! I know students usually either love or hate math. My goal by the end of the year is for everyone to see success with their math abilities and hopefully love math more than they did coming into 5th grade!! In order to accomplish this goal, I try to make learning math fun by the use of hands on projects, manipulatives, games, escape rooms, etc.
I grew up in Farmer City and graduated from Blue Ridge High School in 2001. In 2005, I received my Bachelors Degree from EIU and I received a Master's Degree in Reading from ISU in 2011.
My husband, Matt, and I have been married for 10 years. We have a wonderful and stubborn little boy named Parker, who is in 2nd grade. We also have a spunky and sassy little girl, Payton. My family and school keep me very busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Your child and I will have a lot of fun learning many new things! I know students usually either love or hate math. My goal by the end of the year is for everyone to see success with their math abilities and hopefully love math more than they did coming into 5th grade!! In order to accomplish this goal, I try to make learning math fun by the use of hands on projects, manipulatives, games, escape rooms, etc.
I grew up in Farmer City and graduated from Blue Ridge High School in 2001. In 2005, I received my Bachelors Degree from EIU and I received a Master's Degree in Reading from ISU in 2011.
My husband, Matt, and I have been married for 10 years. We have a wonderful and stubborn little boy named Parker, who is in 2nd grade. We also have a spunky and sassy little girl, Payton. My family and school keep me very busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Some of my favorite things