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Highland Primary Kindergarten teachers:
Ann Albers, Annie Bastien, Kim Clasquin, Kyndal Mendenhall, Susan Mortland, Kristin Potthast, Patti Townsend and Sarah Woods
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
I am originally from Vergennes, IL, but I have been living in Greenville, IL for a few years. My favorite things to do are to visit the beach, go to the movies, and watch baseball. I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my fiancé!
Email Ms. Bastien: abastien@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 received my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1994. I also completed my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a focus in Reading from SIUE in 2002.
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
Hello, my name is Susan Mortland. I received my undergraduate degree in education from Western Illinois University. I completed my Master’s Degree at Greenville College. I have been teaching for over 20 years. I love teaching Kindergarten!
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
I grew up in Highland. My two daughters, Taylor and Lauren, and I live in
Highland. I enjoy traveling, soccer, softball, swimming, fishing, and camping.
Family time is very important to me! My personal hobbies include reading, crafts,
and spending time with family and friends.
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