Hello! My name is Gretchen Crane.

I am excited about joining the Jefferson City Public School District this year! This is my nineteenth year of teaching, and I am returning to the classroom after taking a year off. I have previously taught preschool, kindergarten, first grade and fourth grade in public and private schools. I have a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from MIZZOU. I have certifications in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education and Cross Categorical Special Education K-12. 

Jefferson City has been my home all but my college years! My husband, Jeff, and I have been married for 25 years, and we have three children. Hannah (24) is a Speech Pathologist in St. Louis, Ryan (19) is a sophomore at Mizzou studying biochemistry and Chloe (15) is a sophomore at Helias Catholic High School. I spend a lot of my time traveling to visit my adult children, teaching Chloe how to drive and going to her soccer games. When I have time, I like to shop, read, and spend time with my family/friends and attend sporting events. 

I am looking forward to a wonderful year in 1st grade!