Hi, my name is Jennifer Manchester and I am very excited to be your teacher this year! This is my ninth year teaching first grade.  I cannot wait to begin the new school year! I love being a teacher, and am very blessed to be able to work at such a great school! We are going to have a year full of lots of learning and fun! I want to know all about you, and here are a few things about me:

I was born in Buffalo NY, and grew up in Akron, NY. I received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at UNC-Wilmington!! Go Seahawks!! I have been married to my wonderful husband Tim, for the last 34 years!  He is a 30 year retired marine Sgt. Major veteran! He takes great care of our household, while I have been living my dream of teaching! We have a beautiful 22 year old daughter Brittany, who recently graduated from UNC-Wilmington! I also can’t forget to mention our pet chihuahua/dachshund, Midas!

I like to read, bake, SHOP, kayak, and go camping.

Here are a few of my favorites:

 Colors: red-black-purple

 Food: Chik Fil A

 Seasons: Fall and Winter

 Stores: Walmart and Belk

 Snack/Candy: Pretzels/PB M&M’S

 Drink: Dunkin Donuts Hazelnut Swirl Iced coffee

I absolutely love being a teacher! It has always been my dream to teach children and be rewarded with their success of learning. Children are our future, and I want to guide them to be the best they can be everyday! I can't wait to begin this school year and I look forward to many adventures of fun and learning with your child!

I am looking forward to seeing you each day and I hope you are ready for many memorable adventures in first grade! 

 "The fact that you worry about being a good teacher, means that you already are one." 

                                                    ~Jody Picoult