July 26

About Mrs. Houtstra

Hello!  And welcome to my blog.  I have been teaching 3rd grade for 12 years and I love this age group. I have three beautiful daughters.  One attends UCSD and is following her dreams to study human biology.  My middle daughter is out in the work force doing what she loves.  And my youngest daughter is beginning her second year of high school at HHS.  I have an incredibly supportive husband.  We love to travel, bike, hike, and spend time relaxing at the beach.  I also have two adult step-sons who are on their own and working hard.

As for me personally, I love goals, challenges, and pushing myself when I think I can’t.  I appreciate the value of family and friends.  I love teaching and watching these little minds grow and mature throughout a school year.  I love an adventure and teaching gives me that experience every year!