About The Teacher

Name: Jennifer Rooke

School: Pickett's Mill Elementary

Email: jennifer.rooke@cobbk12.org

All About Mrs. Rooke

Hello 1st graders and parents! I am Jennifer Rooke, your child's teacher this 
year. In 2005 I graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. I 
have a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Elementary Education and 
two minors (Language Arts and Social Studies).

I was born and raised in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan and moved here to 
beautiful, SUNNY Georgia in 2006. My husband and I were married in 2006 in 
Maui, Hawaii and moved here two weeks later! We absolutely love Georgia but 
of course we miss our friends and family back home. We have an adorable 
Dachshund puppy named Penelope. She is quite a handful but we love her dearly.

This will be my third year teaching first grade and I am very excited to be 
at Pickett's Mill this year! I can not imagine having any other profession. I 
have always had a passion for teaching and am extremely grateful to be able 
to share in the experience of opening a new school. As a little girl I would 
practice playing school with my friends and stuffed animals so it was no 
wonder I decided to become a teacher!

Fun Facts About Mrs. Rooke
- We are buying our first house this summer and are sooo excited!!!
- I love peanut M&M's, Heath Candybars and Starburst
- My favorite TV show is American Idol
- Both my husband and I love to cook...and eat out!
- My favorite store is Target
- I absolutely love to read and if I get hooked on a book I can finish it in 
a day or two!
- I love mexican food and steak!
- I attempted to play the flute and clarinet when I was younger and tried my 
hand out at ballet, let's just say I'm not too coordinated in those fields!
- When I have time I love to indulge in manicures, pedicures and massages

Mission For The Class

I look forward to making this a FANTASTIC year for your child. This year we 
will focus on all aspects of the curriculum including reading, writing, math, 
problem solving and social skills. We will do many fun projects, hands-on 
activities and real world applications.

We will also focus a lot on becoming more independent and responsible. This 
will be reinforced through our daily homework, F.R.O.G. Binders and other 
various projects through the year. 

Also, from the very first day of school I would like to ensure a positive 
student/teacher and parent/teacher relationship. An open line of 
communication throughout the year is extremely important as well. I am
committed to working hard towards the success of each and every one of my
students. 

I am very excited to start the 2008-2009 school year!