Hi! My name is Katelyn Griffin. I am from University Place, Washington. I have lived here my whole life and never plan on leaving! I recently graduated from University of Portland in Oregon with an elementary/middle school degree with a chemistry endorsement. Right after college, I accepted a job at the school I dreamed of working at teaching 5th grade. This is my first year teaching and I am loving every minute of it. It brings about new challenges every day and keeps me on my toes. I am lucky to have a great group of kiddos this year. I recently started my masters program at Boise State University and am pursuing a Masters in Educational Technology.

In my spare time, I really enjoy anything crafty, including drawing, painting, interior designing and furniture refinishing. I also love being outdoors, especially in the summer. I love to hike up mountains or hills and see the beautiful views, find waterfalls hidden in the middle of forests, and play on the beaches. In the summer, I love to be out on my boat at our lake and do a variety of different water sports, but especially wakeboarding. During the winter, all I need is a good book and a warm fire.