My name is Erika Ellis and this is my 4th year at Meramec Elementary. I have previously taught elementary special education and Kindergarten. This year I will be teaching first grade. I have a Masters of Arts in Teaching. I am certified in Early Childhood, birth through 3rd grade; Elementary Education, 1st through 6th grade; and Cross Categorical Special Education K-12th grade. I have a firm belief that every student can learn. When students are given the tools they need to successfully read, write and problem solve, they can be successful anywhere. I have high expectations for each of my students and I celebrate student growth. I also celebrate students who do not give up in the face of challenges. I teach my students that mistakes are simply opportunities to learn something new. Please feel free to contact me at Meramec. If you call the school, please leave a message and I will call you back. You may contact me through my school e-mail, erika.ellis@slps.org. I am also on Class Dojo. If you need a code to set up your parent account, e-mail me and I will get it to you. 

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