My name is Cari O’Connell and I teach 1st grade at Lovejoy.  I graduated from The University of Northern Iowa.  I have taught preschool; 2nd and first grade.  When I’m not at school I love spending time with my husband, and two children. I am very excited for this school year; I love coming to school and seeing the smiles on the students faces.  My favorite part of teaching is seeing the growth that each student makes every year.