Hello! I am Kellie Adkins! My family and I moved to Jefferson City this summer from St. Joseph, MO. My husband, Josh, and I have been married for 19 years and have two daughters, Faith and Hope. Faith will be a senior at Capital City this year and Hope will be in 9th grade. We have two dogs. Leo who is a German Shepherd/ Lab mix and a bulldog puppy named Gunner!

After taking a break from college while raising my girls, I graduated from Missouri Western State University with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. This will be my seventh year teaching. I have taught 1st grade all 6 years and am looking forward to learning and growing with you in 3rd grade! Teaching is a passion for me. My goal is for every student in our class to feel like they are in a family. Many times I call our class "our classroom family". I want each and every student to feel safe, cared for, and loved. I can't wait to grow with you this school year, not only academically but socially and emotionally as well!