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Patti Glaspie - Head Teacher Patti and her husband John have lived in Enfield for 22 years. John is a technology manager at Alstom Power. Their daughter, Lauren, is a junior at San Jose State University in California , where she is studying Illustration/Animation. Patti is starting her sixth year at Here Wee Grow!, after spending a number of years as a school volunteer, PTO officer, Girl Scout leader, and stay-at-home mom. Her love of nature is what prompted her to study botany in college, and some of her favorite pastimes include outdoor activities like walking, camping and swimming. She is an avid reader, and has been a volunteer at the H.B. Stowe School library since her daughter was six. Patti has always enjoyed working with children and has found her niche at Here Wee Grow! Mrs. Glaspie received her Bachelor of Science degree in botany from the University of Michigan. |
Birthplace: Jackson, Michigan School attended: University of Michigan Favorite Restaurant: Outback Steakhouse Hobbies: Reading, music, outdoor activities Something few people know about: My husband and I spent three weeks touring the West on a motorcycle Something you have not done but want to do: Visit all of our National Parks Fantasy Job: A naturalist Favorite Food: Chocolate, but I really love too many things to list I became a teacher because I really enjoy working with children One thing about teaching that surprised me...how many new things the kids teach me. 3 Words that describe my teaching: patient, enthusiastic and fun Favorite Children's Book: "The Kissing Hand" and books by Kevin Henkes and Robert Munsch Favorite Children's Song: "Hello to All the Children of the World |