The name "Teach to be Happy" is two-fold...
I teach because I enjoy it. Even with the crazy things that can happen when you are a teacher, it makes me happy. Therefore, I teach to be happy. I also believe that it is important for our children to be happy, so I teach {them} to be happy.
A "portrait" of me...
My name is Mrs. Marianne Patterson. I have been married to my wonderful husband Jim (photo left) for 9 years. We have 2 fabulous and fun boys (Xavier, 4 and Owen, 2). We live in Reynoldsburg and are very close to our friends and family.
I have just finished my 11th year as a teacher, 10 of which have been in Reynoldsburg City Schools. I taught 5th graders my first year in Mantua, Ohio. Since then, I have taught 7 years of 4th grade and 3 years of 2nd grade at Graham Road Elementary. When our building closed, I transferred to Slate Ridge and taught another year of 4th grade. I love all elementary school children, but I truly believe my heart is at 2nd grade. I am so happy to now be there again and at Summit STEM Elementary!
I have just finished my 11th year as a teacher, 10 of which have been in Reynoldsburg City Schools. I taught 5th graders my first year in Mantua, Ohio. Since then, I have taught 7 years of 4th grade and 3 years of 2nd grade at Graham Road Elementary. When our building closed, I transferred to Slate Ridge and taught another year of 4th grade. I love all elementary school children, but I truly believe my heart is at 2nd grade. I am so happy to now be there again and at Summit STEM Elementary!
Our class is awesome!
We have 25 fabulous students in absolutely wonderful facilities. Watch our slideshow to see some quick pictures of our room and of important parts of our building, day, and routines.
