March 7, 2016

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hello! My name is Colleen Rowan, and I am the new
student teacher for Mrs. Dodds first grade class. I would
like to take this opportunity to tell you a little about
myself. I am currently a student at Regent University and
am participating in student teaching as the final
component of my Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary
Studies with a focus in K-6th Elementary Education. In
May, I will graduate from Regent University as a licensed
teacher.
I am very excited to get to know all of the students in this
class. I have already completed one session of student
teaching in a fourth grade class and have completed
practicum hours in first and third grade classes. Over the
next few weeks I will slowly start to take more
responsibility in the classroom. I am extremely grateful to
Centerville Elementary, Mrs. Dodd, and all of you for
having me. I know this will be a great learning
experience, not only for all of the students in the
classroom, but also for myself.

Thank you
-Colleen Rowan