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

I am excited to begin my 22nd year ast St. A's. 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 returned me to the first grade classroom last school year. 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, returned to teaching Gr. 1 2025-2026 school year! First grade is where I was meant to be and God directed me back to the first grade classroom. 

Teaching for 24 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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