Hi 3rd Grade!
My name is Mrs. Denning, and I am so excited to be your teacher this year! This will be my first year teaching at Lovejoy, so I’m looking forward to learning and growing with you. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa. I live in Altoona with my husband Kyle and 2 daughters. In my free time, I love spending time with my family, watching sports, reading, and sharing delicious meals with friends! I can’t wait to build our classroom community, watch you learn, and challenge yourselves to reach for new goals!
-Mrs. Denning
My name is Mrs. Reece and this is my second year teaching at Lovejoy. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa and received my master’s degree from Drake University with a reading endorsement. In my free time I love to spend time with my husband and our dog, Cash. I enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking, paddle boarding, biking, swimming and traveling. In second grade we will challenge ourselves, make new friends, and have fun while learning new things!
Hi 3rd Grade! I am so excited to be your teacher this year!! My name is Mrs. Wiederin and this will be my 8th year teaching at Lovejoy. I completed my Undergraduate degree at Iowa State University and my Masters from Drake University! I am married and live in Waukee with my husband Keagan. In my free time I like running, kayaking, cooking yummy meals, and trying new restaurants! Some of my favorite things are cold brew coffee, pasta of ANY kind, the color yellow, read alouds, and rainy stormy days. In 3rd Grade I will challenge you to make smart choices, push yourself toward your goals, and be a kind and thoughtful person in our classroom. I can’t wait to have some fun and learn so much with y’all!
-Mrs. Wiederin