My name is Sarah Simone, and I am so excited to be teaching kindergarten while Mrs. Barrie is on leave.  Last spring, I was helping in first grade at Sauganash, and I loved it!  In the fall, I was a student teacher at Nettelhorst Elementary, in a second grade classroom.  I have two daughters; Maddy is 14 and Emmy is 12.  They attend Chicago Public Schools, and for many years I was busy volunteering at their schools, even co-chairing the annual Winter Party Fundraiser.  Besides teaching, some of my favorite hobbies are reading, cooking and dancing.  I am so excited for the upcoming year, especially getting to know my students!

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