3Hello! My name is Kristine Barnhart and this is my 34st year (25nd at Monroe) of teaching Kindergarten!! I know that sounds like a long time, but I love what I do! Watching my students learn and grow while having those “ah-ha” moments, is marvelous. I grew up in Rockford, IL and graduated from Illinois State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. I completed my Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy, grades K-6, through Walden University in March of 2013.
My husband, Byron, and I have been married for 33 years and together we have two children – well....OK, they are adults! Our son, Kyle, is 30 and graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He recently completed his MBA, also from Bradley. Our daughter, Kelsie, is 26 and graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. Both enjoy working in their chosen fields. We are so very proud of them!
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being a part of several church activities, biking, walking, working in the yard/fairy-gardening, reading, shopping, going to antique stores, or watching a good movie.
Just for Fun:
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My husband, Byron, and I have been married for 33 years and together we have two children – well....OK, they are adults! Our son, Kyle, is 30 and graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He recently completed his MBA, also from Bradley. Our daughter, Kelsie, is 26 and graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. Both enjoy working in their chosen fields. We are so very proud of them!
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being a part of several church activities, biking, walking, working in the yard/fairy-gardening, reading, shopping, going to antique stores, or watching a good movie.
Just for Fun:
- Favorite color: Purple/Lavender
- Favorite season: Fall
- Favorite food: Spaghetti
- Favorite drink: Diet Pepsi/Ice water
- Favorite sport: Football (Go Packers!)/Baseball (Go Cubbies!)
- Favorite animal: Elephant
- Favorite children's book: Myrtle Turtle
- Favorite movie: Gone With the Wind/The Wizard of Oz
- Favorite hobby: Making and planning activities for my class :)
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