Hello and welcome to a super year in fourth grade!  My name is Marianne Austin, and this is my fourth year to teach at Deer Creek Elementary School.  I am very proud to teach at such a fantastic school!  I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a summa cum laude degree in elementary education along with certification to teach intermediate mathematics.  For the past 3 years, I have taught fifth-grade math here at DCES, and I am very excited to teach 4^th grade this year!!  Before teaching at DCES, I taught sixth-grade math at the Advanced Science and Technology Education Center (ASTEC) Charter School in Oklahoma City.

 My husband, Caleb, and I have been married for five years.  He is a civil engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.  Our pride and joy is our son, Henry, who was born last September.  He’s a very active and adorable little boy who keeps my husband and I very busy!!  We also have three wonderful dogs named Cuddles, Buddy, and Gus who always keeps us smiling.  I grew up in the small town of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and always knew that I wanted to be a teacher. 

 My favorite hobby is to play with Henry!!  Peek a Boo and Pat a Cake are two of our favorite games.  In my spare time, I also enjoy shopping, reading, going to the movies with my husband, and watching college sports.  I especially enjoy cheering on the Oklahoma State Cowboys!  Go Pokes!!

 I love teaching, and I am thrilled to be spending my days with such bright and fabulous students!  Please e-mail or call me if you have any questions or concerns.  We’re going to have a wonderfully exciting year in fourth grade!