Welcome!
Welcome Stars and Star parents! My name is LaMonica Irby and I am excited to be your child's teacher. This year promises to be an exciting and very educational experience for your child. My goal is for all students to reach their full academic potential and to work to the best of their ability. It is our (parent & teacher) responsibility to work together to achieve such goal. I hope that this year proves to be a great learning experience for all. I am looking forward to working with you and your child.   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Mrs. Irby

My Education and Professional Background                                                                                                                                                                                                            I  received my B.S. from Miles College in Early Childhood/Elementary Ed., my M. Ed. from Alabama State University in Elementary Ed. and my Education Specialist degree from The University of Montevallo in Teacher Leadership. I have 19 years of experience working with children and families in grades 1-4 to ensure educational success.

My Educational Philosophy
All children are a unique gift that are capable of learning. Providing a stimulating, safe place, conducive to learning, children will have the opportunity to learn and flourish academically, as well as grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Providing such an environment ensures that their needs are being met and will set up a strong foundation for a child to succeed in life.

My Interests/Favorites
 In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and three kids, friends and family. I also enjoy shopping, traveling, and reading. Some of my favorites are:

     * Food: Pasta
     * Movie: Coming to America
     * Book: Redeeming Love (Francine Rivers)
     * Author: Christopher Paul Curtis
     * Music: Jazz, Pop, R&B, Gospel 
     *Thing about Jonesboro: The students.

* Quote: "It's okay to not know, but it's not okay to not try" Unknown