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    The Reading Team
     
     
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    Hello, my name is JoAnn Kowalski. This is my ninth year at Liberty Elementary,
    but my 33rd year of teaching. I was a reading teacher for eight years in a western suburb of Illinois. I attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for my Bachelors degree. I obtained my Master's degree in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University. When moving to Virginia I went back to school at Shenandoah University to obtain my Reading Specialist certification.  I eagerly look forward to working with Liberty Elementary School teachers and eagles. Presently I live in Berryville, VA with my husband, one weimaraner and three horses. Our grandchildren, Auggie, Isaac and Paisley, prompted our move here. In addition to teaching I enjoy trail riding, quilting, and spending time with my family.

     
     
    Hi, my name is Christy Banks.  I am thrilled to be a reading specialist here at Liberty Elementary!  This is a wonderful school community, and I consider myself lucky to be a part of it.  I taught first grade here at Liberty for five years.  This is my third year as a reading specialist at Liberty.  Prior to my time in Loudoun County, I taught in Bedford County, VA.  I attended Radford University where I received my Bachelors degree.  In 2010, I graduated from the University of Virginia with my Masters degree in reading. 
     
    I am married and have three sons and a daughter.  Our oldest son will go to seventh grade this year, our daughter is entering fifth grade, we have second grader, and our youngest is in first grade.  We have two German shepherds, Kai and Belle.  Our household is a busy one, but we wouldn't have it any other way.