Staff Survey - Getting to Know Mrs. Tammy Lee

I proudly attended Montpelier Schools!  I attended The Defiance College and received my Masters from Marygrove College.

This is my third year teaching second grade. Prior to that, I taught first grade for 10 years.  I subbed K-12 for about 12 years. 

We do many projects in my classroom: This year is the first time I have had an aquarium.  We also have an African dwarf frog, a hermit crab, and will soon be adding a reptile to our collection.

We have planted an herb garden for the spring.  We will also be incubating chicken eggs, which I have done for several years.

My class recently researched different planets, typed their reports and then gave a presentation on their planet.  

All three of my children have attended and graduated from Montpelier Schools, and over the years, I have volunteered for many organizations,  fund-raisers, etc.  I was junior class advisor, worked many high school dances, taught Healthy Me classes for several years, volunteered at concession stands, have made costumes for school plays, have baked for many, many bake sales, participated in Second Grade Reading Night out, was on the Right to Read Week committee, several book studies, have helped with family fun nights,…..I could go on and on…..

The one activity my husband and I truly enjoy is having classes out to our farm.  We love to teach about the animals, gardening, farming and ranching. This is all voluntary!  The children get to see a real working farm!

The best thing about Montpelier Schools is knowing that I am teaching in the same town where I grew up, and have had the chance to see my friends’ children and grandchildren as they progress through our school system.  I love that most of my parents really back the schools, work with their children at home, and really care about their education. They are striving for success just as we are!

To save money, I bring in many items, newspaper articles, live creatures, etc. to enhance learning.  Of course when we read our story, Cowboys, I bring in a longhorn skull, saddle, branding irons, pictures,…On the weekend, I search for various websites to introduce to the class, and find many neat activities to share as well!