My name is Ms. Dixon and I am a 5th grade teacher at Mallinckrodt Elementary.  I started teaching in 2006.  My first 7 yrs. of teaching was in special education.  I graduated from the University of Missouri - St. Louis with my B.S. in Sociology and a minor in Psychology.  I went back to school in 2006 to obtain my teacher's certification from the University of Missouri - St. Louis.  I then proceeded to obtain a Masters in Secondary Education and a Masters in Elementary Education also from the University of Missouri - St. Louis.  I attended Lindenwood University to obtain my certification in Gifted Education.  I am currently certified in Special Education, Elementary Education and Gifted Education. 

I am a mother of four children.  I have two sons and two daughters (ages 23, 20, 19 and 17 yrs. old).  I was born and raised in South St. Louis City and still reside in South St. Louis City.  I am excited to be teaching 5th grade this year and am looking forward to a year full of fun and learning.