Hello! My name is Kerry Boles and I have been teaching elementary school for the past 18 years! I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. While I teach all subject areas in school, I have a passion for literacy, especially early childhood! On Outschool, I will primarily focus on classes for emerging readers that include phonemic awareness and phonics.  We will be learning through rhyming, word play, alliteration, blending and segmenting. I will also offer some fun classes that will involve writing and drama!

My professional background:
 Bachelor of Science in Education 
 Master of Arts in Teaching 
 English as a Second Language Endorsement
 National Board Certification in Early Childhood Literacy
 Teacher of the Year
 Curriculum Designer for my district 
 Curriculum Designer for Arkansas Children's Hospital
 District Trainer for math education
 Online Teacher for 2 years
 18 years in the elementary classroom
 Arkansas Literacy Association State Presenter for 5 years
 International Reading Association Presenter
 Exxon Mobil Science Academy Recipient 

I believe every child is capable of learning, but their learning is magnified when they learn with someone who supports and encourages them. I love being a cheerleader and motivator for my students and I love to make learning fun! I want students to enjoy our time together and help them become lifelong learners!

Teaching is my passion! I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in 4th grade. Before that, school was a scary place. When I entered 4th grade I was transformed. My teacher took the time to connect with me and make me feel important. She cultivated relationships with all her students and I began to love learning. That is something that has stuck with me and it truly changed the trajectory of  my life. I still have that same excitement for teaching and learning. I have a daughter in Kindergarten and it brings me so much joy to see how much she loves learning!