Name: Ellen Patterson Birthday: May 30 Class Taught/Position Held: Third Grade Teacher Favorite Beverage(s): Mudhouse and Starbucks coffee Favorite Snack(s): Skinny Pop/healthy popcorn Favorite Treats(s): diet coke, peppermint patties Favorite Lunch: salads, Bodos, Chipotle, Mesa Favorite Restaurant(s): Crozet Pizza, Smoked, Duners Favorite Color(s): sky blue Favorite Place(s) to Shop: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Talbots Favorite Author(s): historical fiction Hobbies: reading, tennis, working out at gym “I am most encouraged when people choose to have a positive mindset.” “Parents can help me throughout the year by responding and communicating with me so that we can together meet the needs of the 3rd grade class, help with class celebrations, volunteer to work with students in the classroom.”