Lindbergh Schools recently announced that 35 new teachers joined the district for the 2012-2013 school year. Each day, Patch will introduce readers to one of these new educators.

Today meet the new third grade teacher at Crestwood Elementary.

Name: Beth Kennedy

New position: Third grade at Crestwood Elementary

Professional background: Bachelor’s in Education from SEMO, Master’s in Education from Southwest Baptist University. Taught at Mehlville School District for 6 years and Rohan Woods School for 6 years

What's your most prized possession on your desk, in your office or workspace? Pictures of my family

Favorite year of school as a student: Fourth grade

Favorite movie that takes place at a school: “School of Rock”

Favorite non-required reading: “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair

When you’re not teaching, you’re ____: Scrapbooking and spending time with my family