I am so very excited to be here at St. Ann's School for my sixth year!  I know it will be another great one!  This will be my fifth year teaching first grade.  Two years ago, I taught Kindergarten, which I so enjoyed, too!   I have seventeen years of experience in the field of education.  I taught fourth grade for twelve years at Lawrence Intermediate School before I took time to be home with my three daughters:  Haley, a senior at Lawrence High School, Hope, a sixth-grader at Lawrence Intermediate School, and Heather, a fourth grader also at Lawrence Intermediate School.  
Teaching young children has always been my passion since I was a child, so I am so fortunate to be able to do exactly what I love each day!  It is most rewarding to witness the excitement and eagerness of the children when they learn something new like the most important lifelong skill of reading!  I hope to inspire, encourage, and nurture the academic, spiritual, personal, and physical growth of each of my students.
I look forward to working with you and your children this year.  If you need to contact me, the best way is through email:  nlestician@st-ann-school.org.