Meet Mrs. Nelson!     

Hi, I'm Mrs. Nelson!  This is my 21st year of teaching, and all of those years have been at Longfellow!  I look forward to collaborating with you this school year! 

Professional Involvement: Longfellow Third Grade Team Leader, Oak Park Teachers' Association Building Representative, Oak Park Teachers' Association Negotiation Support Team Member, Illinois Education Association Virtual Instructional Coach/Mentor to New Teachers 

Professional Growth and Recognition: National Board Certified Teacher Candidate, 2023 Illinois State Board of Education "Those Who Excel" Meritorious Service in Teaching award winner

A few of my favorite things......The Chicago White Sox, Fall weather, Diet Coke, fancy coffee, gathering with friends, planning parties and other events, dogs, shopping at Target, trying new restaurants and returning to old favorites, decorating for various holidays/seasons, and of course: teaching!