I would like to welcome you and your child to second grade at Elon Park Elementary. My name is Janet Thomas and I will be your child's second grade teacher. This will be my 19th year in education. My teaching experiences have been in Union County, NC and CMS, teaching first grade, a k/1 combination class, second grade, fourth grade, and a k-2 Instructional Coach.
I attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI for my degree in Hospitality. I spent some time in St. Louis, MO and Louisville, KY as a sales manager for Hyatt Hotels. In my late 20's I decided to pursue my dream of being a teacher. I moved back home and began taking education classes at Canisius College where I received my masters in reading. I also have my National Board Teaching Certification.
I am originally from Hamburg, NY, a town 12 miles south of Buffalo. I moved here in 1999 and joined my sister Julie and her husband Kris. They have two children, Cameron and Cayla, who I love spending time with. My parents moved down to the area as well and are loving it.
I try to stay true to the Buffalo Bills, however, I am a Panthers fan as well. I love to spend time with my family and friends, take care of my yard and flower garden, enjoy a good book, go to the movies, travel to the beach, spend time at the gym, and nibble on chocolate!!
I am very excited to be a part of the Elon family! I look forward to getting to know about your family as the year progresses. Here's to a great 2018-2019 school year at Elon Park Elementary.