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Hello Everyone,
 My name is Kayla Pool. I live in Versailles Missouri with my boyfriend, My one-year old daughter, my fifteen-pound orange tabby cat, and My 8-year-old chocolate lab.  I’m currently a stay at home mother until I finish my degree, which allows me spend time with my daughter and watch her grow. I’m pursuing a teaching certificate in early elementary and I’m hoping to go back to school to get a master degree in mathematics. I enjoy learning new ideas and facts just about anything that gives the opportunity to expand my knowledge.

I’m a huge fan of all kinds of documentaries. My two favorites being about crime and history. I hope to one day have the courage to film one. I’m also a big fan of Harry Potter and I have a movie marathon about 2 to 3 times a month. A fun fact is that I’m watching the 6th movie at this very moment as I write it. I have only one hobby which I’m a big toy collector of a sorts, this includes dolls, action figures, blind bag and etc.  I can’t wait to learn from each of you as you help me became a better future teacher.



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  1. Lindsay HollerJanuary 20, 2019 at 3:50 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS! Your daughter and cat are so cute!! I have an orange cat too so I feel the love. Is your cat sassy and picky about when he can and can't be pet? I think its an orange cat thing but mine may just really idolize Garfield haha. I think it is awesome that you get to stay home with your daughter. That must be so rewarding but exhausting. You sound like a fantastic mom. I'm also a Harry Potter and documentaries nerd! I love to watch documentaries on animals, crime, adventure, etc. Have you watched Adam Ruins Everything? It is a great series about the facts behind some of our more day to day things and the history on all kinds of topics. It may leave you a bit jaded toward some topics but definitely informative and will open your eyes to all kinds of stuff! I highly recommend it. I'm so glad we have a class together again and can't wait to learn from and with you!

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