Ellen Kinscherff
Teacher Spotlight
by Lauren Jones and Sarah Mowen
February 21, 2008
Name: Ellen Kinscherff
Birthday: November 1, 1952
Where do you live: Pleasant Hill
Where did you graduate from HS: Barry
Where did you attend college: ISU, U of I, and Quincy University
How many years have you been teaching: 23 years
Current Duties & Responsibilities at PHGS: 1st grade
Are you married: yes Spouse’s Name: Mike Kinscherff
Children: (Names & Ages) Grandchildren: (Names & Ages)
Karen 30, Doug 28, Christine 25 Annabelle Grace
Hobbies:
Flower gardening, reading, and word puzzles
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
Mrs. Winifred Motley. She taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, all in one classroom, at El Dara Grade School.
What was your most memorable moment while teaching?
“I have a lot of them. NO two days are alike!!”
What was your most embarrassing time while teaching?
Payton McKinnon brought in an egg case. It hatched and a gazillion praying mantis babies were everywhere!
What is your favorite thing about teaching?
“I like teaching 1st graders!”
What are some successful teaching practices?
In first grade, it's important to keep it simple. We have two rules: 1. Be Nice. 2. Work Hard. If they follow these two rules, they will be successful!
