Welcome to Mrs. Hands 3rd Grade Class

Welcome to our class page for the 2026–2027 school year! 🌟

I’m so excited to welcome you and your student to our classroom community! Please use this website as a resource to stay connected with what’s happening in our classroom and to keep up with your student’s day-to-day learning. On this webpage, you’ll find important class dates, our weekly plans, and homework information. Be sure to explore the Websites/Links tab as well, where you’ll find supplemental resources that may be helpful throughout the school year. Please keep in mind that our Week at a Glance and homework are flexible and may change throughout the week based on our classroom needs and what will best support our students. If you ever have a question, concern, or simply need to reach out, please feel free to send me an email or a ClassDojo message. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can! I’m looking forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, growth, fun, and lots of special memories! Thank you for partnering with me to make this a successful year for your student. I can’t wait to see what this school year has in store for us! 💛

Here’s to an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 😊

I am so excited and grateful to be your child’s teacher this year! I am looking forward to getting to know each of your families and making this a wonderful and memorable school year for your child.

I graduated from Western Illinois University in 2020 with a degree in Health Services Management and a minor in Business. In 2023, I earned my Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Saint Xavier University. This will be my sixth-year teaching, and I have had the joy of teaching 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade.

Outside of school, I am married to my wonderful husband, Dylan. We welcomed our daughter, Sloane, in April, and we also have a sweet dog named Finley who keeps us busy at home!

In my free time, I love dancing and coaching the Rhythm Knights Dance Team at Lincoln-Way Central. I am so excited for the year ahead and cannot wait to watch your child learn, grow, and make special memories along the way. Thank you for trusting me with such an important part of your child’s journey—I am truly looking forward to a fantastic year together!