About the Teacher

NAME: Joanna Powell
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SCHOOL: Riverside Elementary

CLASS: 5th grade Math and Health

SCHOOL PHONE: (318) 865-3576


About Mrs. Powell

My name is Joanna Powell, and I will have the pleasure of partnering with you 
as we develop your child’s Math and Health skills this year. I am so pleased 
to have your child in my class! I look forward to making your acquaintance.

A little about me:
Family:
I have been married for 10 years. We have a son who is 5 years old and a 
daughter who is 6 months old. My family and I enjoy reading together, finding 
bugs in the backyard, and playing basketball! My mother-in-law is a former 
Riverside teacher so I am carrying on the family tradition! 

Teaching:
I have taught for 12 years and have loved every minute! When I was a senior 
in high school, I decided to become a teacher. In fact, I wrote the following 
in my senior book "My future plan is to become a third grade teacher!" Those 
dreams became a reality...I did teach third grade when I first began 
teaching! So cool! Dreams do come true!!
I am a teacher mentor for Caddo Parish. I also have a Master's Degree in 
Supervision and Administration. 

Hobbies:
I love to spend time with my family and friends! Two of my sisters do not 
live in Louisiana, so we always SKYPE, email and text...I guess one 
of my hobbies is texting! :) I also love to scrapbook and crosstitch. 

My favorites:
Color: Yellow
Food: anything Italian
TV show: Reality Shows
Movie: too many to mention!
Restaurant: Carrabas or Monjunis
Candy: anything fruity but not sour (Starburst, Skittles) 

My Mission

My mission is to teach to the best of my ability each and every day!