I graduated from Millsaps College in 1998 where I earned my BA in Elementary Education with an emphasis on literacy. I believe you can teach most any subject, life lesson, or skill from inside a story.  Encouraging children to find their own niche and reading interests is my goal..for if a child can love to read..he/she will succeed! I started my career many years ago in 1st grade, later moving up to 5th grade! It was there I learned the truest art of teaching is in the relationships. I taught all subjects, later moving to ELA emphasis and even taught all boy classes for two years! I love to find ways to help our young friends learn that reading can be fun and all it takes is finding that perfect book! After leaving the classroom, I spent several years at home with my children, Grace and Harrison. During these years, I cultivated my skills by working with preschool children in early literacy. Such fun years! I returned to the school setting as a Literacy Specialist in 2015 where I worked with struggling 3rd graders who needed that little extra time to hone in on their reading strategies. In 2016, I came to MAE where I loved teaching 2nd grade for  two years, before getting back to where it all began..1st grade!  This will be my 3rd year working as a teaching team with Mrs. Flagge! See her bio below!

 

 

 

 

 

Hello! I am Wonda Flagge and I will be your child’s Assistant Teacher this year.  This will be my ninth year working as a First Grade Assistant at Madison Avenue.  I have a Bachelor Degree in Accounting. Prior to becoming an Assistant Teacher, I worked as an Accounting Manager for 21 years. I have been married for 33 years and have one child who is a senior at Madison Central.  In my free time I enjoy reading, crafting and spending time with my family.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                         Allison Smith