7th English/Bible (Rose Drive)
jgrimes@friendschristian.org
EDUCATION
BA Cal State Fullerton + additional units
HOMETOWN
Summit, NJ
FCS ALUM
No
JOINED FRIENDS
1997
MY JOY
Spending time with my family (Camping, Soccer Games, BBQ’s) and sharing God’s love.
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT FRIENDS
I love being able to pray for and with my students and fellow co-workers.
FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS
My classroom!
FAVORITE FRIENDS TRADITION
Weekly Chapel. Extreme Games.
BEST TEACHING MOMENT
There are too many to count, but one of my favorites is when I am reading with my students, getting into character, and I see the smiles light up their faces.
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE (OR LIFE VERSE)
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
BEST MEMORY AT FRIENDS
Going to Washington DC and New York with my 8th graders making memories to be treasured for a lifetime. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to share this with my own daughter and son, as we still talk about special moments together.
OTHER ROLES PREVIOUSLY AT FRIENDS
5th grade teacher, 6th grade teacher and 8th English/Bible teacher.