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Highland Primary Kindergarten teachers:

I am very happy to be teaching my favorite grade, Kindergarten! I have been teaching Kindergarten at Highland Primary since 2004, except for the one year I taught 2nd grade.
Before coming to the Highland School District, I taught at Germantown Elementary as a Title 1 teacher for two years and then as a Kindergarten teacher for three years. I also taught first grade and PreK at two Catholic schools after graduating from McKendree College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education in December 1993. As you can see, I love teaching younger students! Their enthusiasm for learning makes teaching so much fun!
My husband, Bryan, and I live near Trenton with our daughters, Rebecca and Elizabeth. We enjoy spending time outside camping, fishing, and riding bikes together. I also really enjoy sewing, baking, going to craft shows, and rooting on the Cardinals. During the summer, I love seeing shows at the Muny Theatre with my mom.
Email Mrs. Albers: aalbers@highlandcusd5.org


Hello, my name is Kim Clasquin. I am very excited and proud to be part of the Highland Primary staff. I began teaching here in 2003 and prior to here I taught with two other Districts for ten years. All of those years I worked as either a first or second grade teacher, and one as a fourth grade teacher. Kindergarten is such an important year full of growth. It is such an AMAZING year watching the students become readers and writers.
I grew up in Highland and currently live here too. My husband, Joel, and I have two daughters. We enjoy spending time with them and do many family activities. In my spare time I enjoy scrapbooking, bike riding, shopping, and traveling.
Email Kim Clasquin: kclasquin@highlandcusd5.org

Upon graduating from Robinson High School, I attended Wabash Valley College where I played college softball and received my Associates Degree. After attending Wabash, I transferred to Eastern Illinois University where I received my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I plan to receive my Master’s Degree within the next five years.
I am originally from Robinson, Illinois. I have two sisters and one brother that I am very close with. I also have one niece, Kaleigh Jo, that I adore so much. I am also going to be an aunt to another sweet baby in December! My family means the world to me! When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, boyfriend, and dogs, playing/watching sports, and shopping!
Email Ms. Mendenhall: kmendenhall@highlandcusd5.org

My husband, Ron, and I have three children. We live in Highland.
Email Mrs. Mortland: smortland@highlandcusd5.org

Hello! My name is Kristin Potthast. I have lived in the Highland area my entire life. In 2005, I graduated from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville with a bachelors’ degree in Elementary Education and I have been teaching ever since. I LOVE being a teacher!
My husband, Jeff, and I live right outside of town with our three children. My favorite thing to do is spend time with them!
Email Mrs. Potthast: kpotthast@highlandcusd5.org

Email Mrs. Townsend: ptownsend@highlandcusd5.org
Mrs. Townsend's Classroom Handbook
Hello! My name is Mrs. Woods, and I’m so excited to be teaching my favorite grade! I recently got married and graduated with my Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Illinois. My husband and I live in Belleville, Illinois, and in my spare moments, I enjoy spending time with my husband and family, running, hiking, and watching sports!
Email Mrs Woods: swoods@highlandcusd5.org