I am very excited for our year together! This will be my 13th year teaching. I received my Elementary Education degree from Appalachian State University. I also received my master's degree in special education (with a concentration in behavioral disorders) from Western Carolina University. My full name is Katie Amanda Jones Hodge. My husband's name is Jason Hodge. My daughter's name is Allie, and she was two last December. We are expecting our second child in July! We also have 1 cats and 2 dogs. I have one older brother named Mark, and my parents are Ben and Gale Jones. Some of my favorite things to do are to read, travel, spend time with family and friends, and play the piano. You will often find me on a pretty day at the park with Allie :). I look forward to getting to know each of you.