Logan-Rogersville R-VIII

It's Wildcat Wednesday! Every Wednesday, we will spotlight a member of the LR Wildcat family.

This week we are introducing you to Tealia Mariage!

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Job Title:
Preschool Teacher

Tell us about your family:
My husband, Andy, and I have two boys, Miles (9) and Lennon (5).  We have a very wild miniature golden retriever named Arlo.  We love hockey! Andy is a Springfield Firefighter and plays on the firefighter hockey team.  Miles made the Spirit hockey team this year and Lennon is on the "Little Panthers" hockey team.  I'm the hockey cheerleader! 

How long have you been a teacher/worked in education?
I was a kindergarten teacher for 10 years. This is my 2nd year teaching Preschool.

What makes you passionate about education?
I absolutely love building relationships with each of my students. The learning will come; but it's how you make them feel at the end of the day that truly matters.  

What is your must-have classroom item?
Clorox wipes and black sharpies

If you had to choose a different grade/subject to teach, what would it be?
After subbing in every grade level, I'm pretty confident Preschool is the best place to be!

What is something about you that might surprise people?
My husband and I opened the first ninja gym in our area 11 years ago. I taught the preschool little ninja class for 3 years. We sold Springfield Warrior Sports to one of our employees last year. It's still the best place to have birthday parties! ;)

What is one item on your bucket list?
An Alaskan cruise

Thanks for being a part of the Wildcat family, Tealia!