Mrs. Banta, kindergarten teacher

How long have you been at ICS and what do you do?
This is my first year teaching at ICS and I teach kindergarten!

What brought you to ICS?
I was at another school and was looking for a different teaching opportunity. I had two friends that worked at ICS who reached out to me and then Mitch contacted me as well. At first, I wasn't sure about teaching Kindergarten since I hadn't done it before, but I am so glad and grateful that I work here now. I love it!

What is one thing that has happened at school recently that you'd like to share?
In my classroom we are always on the lookout for ways that we can love like Jesus. Watching my students grow as they live out acts of grace, kindness, and love to each other has been amazing. There have been words of comfort shared with those who are hurting, help offered to others, and even the giving up of things for classmates. I also found out recently that some of the students are implementing the same things at home. It's an encouragement to watch them grow in Christlike character.

What is your hope for your students and/or our school this year?
My goal for my students is that while they learn basic skills in school, they are also learning about Jesus. My hope is that as they learn, they fall in love with Him, and as they get older that love grows into a lifelong relationship.