Hello and welcome friends of Mrs. Ward (A.K.A. Miss Jodi),

I am excited to be returning to St. A's beginning my 21st year as the first grade teacher!  I am truly blessed to have been working here for all these years.  It has been God's plan for me to be a teacher at St. Athanasius and through his guidance he has returned me to the first grade classroom. My philosophy is to teach with God at the center of everything.  I use a variety of teaching techniques that can reach and help all the students in my class.  I motivate my students through routines, procedures, positive reinforcements and hard work.  I enstill in my students an attitude that they can do anything as long as they try!  All of the students who have walked through my door were OWLS; Outstanding, Wonderful, Learners!  Any students who has walked through my door from first grade and beyond will always be one of Mrs. Ward's owls!

Education FACTS about Mrs. Ward:

Graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Child Psychology in 2002

Taught in the School District of Philadelphia in 2002-2004 

Became the First grade substitute at St. Athanasius School in November 2004, became permanent First grade teacher May 2005. Taught Gr. 3 2023-2024 & 2024-2025

Teaching for 23 years! 

FAVORITES of Mrs. Ward:

Favorite Types of Movies; Romantic Comedies and Sports Related 

Favorite Movie: A League of Their Own

Favorite Sitcom: Friends

Favorite Music: I love Motown and Country music 

Favorite Singer: Elvis Presley( I've been to Graceland and it was awesome!) Garth Brooks (Country singer). 

Favorite Eagle: Cooper DeJean & Favorite Phillie: J.T. Realmuto (catcher)

Favorite Hobby: Watching reruns of the sitcom Friends with my husband Eric and baking!

Favorite Holidays: Christmas and Halloween 

Favorite Food: Pizza and French fries

Favorite Candy: Reese Peanutbutter cups and Kit-Kats

Favorite Animal: Lion and an Owl

Favorite Color: Green

An animal I do not like: Kangaroos 

I enjoy watching Philadelphia sports teams especially the Phillies and the Eagles.  Which makes my husband happy he loves the Eagles! I like to travel and see new places and experience new things. 

I am blessed with a wonderful husband, parents, 1 older brother, and a sister-in-law who have two terrific kids, my niece Emilee and nephew DJ.  

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