
Greetings! My name is Leslie Chapman and I teach second grade at Highland Primary. I have been with the Highland School District since 2010 and have had the privilege to teach Guided Reading, first grade, and second grade. My educational experience includes earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 2009 and a Master of Science degree in Literacy Education in 2016, both from SIUE.
When I’m not at school, I enjoy being outside and spending time with friends and family. Some of my favorite activities are going for a walk, grilling, sitting by a fire, and doing yard work. I also enjoy creating photo slide shows and watching movies. I look forward to seeing you in second grade!
Ms. Chapman's Classroom Handbook
Email Leslie Chapman: lchapman@highlandcusd5.org


Mrs. Laird's Classroom Handbook
Email Sheila Laird: slaird@highlandcusd5.org

After teaching second grade there for two years, I accepted a second grade position in Highland (my hometown!). I have been been with the Highland district for ten plus years and couldn't be happier! I live in Highland with my husband, Wayne, my oldest son Matthew and my youngest son, Andrew. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, scrapbooking, and most of all, spending time with my family.
Hello! My name is Angie Smart. I have been involved in the Highland Community School District for several years and am overjoyed to be teaching 2nd grade this school year! My past teaching experiences have been in first, third and fourth grades as well as two years teaching Guided Reading. Currently, I have completed half of my Masters of Education in Reading through Greenville College.
My husband’s military career has kept us moving since I graduated from Iowa State University in 1992 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education, K-6 and a Reading Endorsement. We have enjoyed many wonderful places both in the United States and abroad, but are now very happy to call Highland our home. We have four wonderful boys, two of whom are now adults. The other two younger ones keep us busy with school, sports and simply being boys!
During spare moments, I enjoy running (or walking), baking, traveling, reading, and of course, time with family and friends. Teaching brings me great joy, and I cannot wait to share the school year with your children!
Mrs. Smart's Classroom Handbook
Email Angie Smart: asmart@highlandcusd5.org

This will be my 10th year teaching. I have taught 1st , 2nd , and 3rd grades at the primary level. Working with young children each and every day and watching them grow is the best place to be. I grew up in Highland, attending Highland Primary myself. I currently live in town with my husband Tim, our son Trevor, daughter Jemma, and dog Jack. In my spare time I enjoy camping, boating, and relaxing with my amazing friends and family.

I began teaching for the Highland district in 1986. My first few years were spent teaching P.E. and Kindergarten in the center schools. A few years later I began teaching first grade. I did this for three years and liked it, but the best was yet to come! I was offered a position teaching second grade (the perfect grade) in Highland. I have been teaching second grade ever since. I am married and live with my husband, Andy, just outside of Pierron.
Mrs. Wessel's Classroom Handbook
Email Jane Wessel: jwessel@highlandcusd5.org