My name is Elise Bradford, and I will be a third grade teacher this year! It is an incredible opportunity to teach at a Great Expectations model school! This will be an awesome year for both your children and me!

I was born and raised in Chickasha, Oklahoma.  I attended Oklahoma State University where I pursued a degree in Elementary Education.  Following my junior year I was selected for the ExCel program at OSU which is a clinical practice internship that allowed me to student teach for an additional semester in a third grade classroom.  I graduated cum laude from OSU with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in December, 2008.  After graduation, I spent a semester substitute teaching which gave me experience in several classroom settings.   

In May I married my wonderful husband Angelo, whom also graduated from OSU with a degree in Construction Management.  We moved to Edmond in July, and are still getting to know the area.  I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, playing games, watching movies, cooking, reading, watching OSU sports, and going to church.

 I am dedicated to instilling responsibility along with a love for acquiring knowledge in the lives of my students.  My desire is to give young people a strong foundation in academics, character development and life skills.

I am proud to be at Deer Creek Elementary School, and I cannot wait to meet everyone! We are going to have a terrific year in third grade!