My name is Jessica Rodriguez.  I’m an Ann Arbor native and graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a B.S. in Elementary Education, and an Early Childhood Endorsement.  I lived out west for a number of years where my passion for working with children began, but eventually the Mitten State called me back.  Before teaching 3rd grade, I taught at a private preschool and Kindergarten at Eberwhite.  I’m slowly working on a Master of Arts in Social Justice at EMU.  This will be my eighth year teaching at Wines.  I love my job, and I’m happy to be here!  I believe the classroom starts with building and maintaining a strong sense of community, and I use Response Classroom approaches to teaching and connecting with my students.  I live in Ann Arbor with my husband, my young daughter, and our two rascally dogs.  When I’m not teaching, I love to be outdoors, walking, being active, doing creative projects, reading, and spending time with family and friends.