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biography..

In Europe, during the Middle Ages, insects were destroying the crops, so the Catholic farmers prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Soon the Ladybugs came, ate the plant-destroying pests and saved the crops! The farmers began calling the ladybugs “The Beetles of Our Lady” and they eventually became known as “Lady Beetles”! The red wings represented the Virgin’s cloak and the black spots represented her joys and sorrows.

Just as the ladybug had a calling, Jennifer Balisteri has been led from an early age to share her love for Jesus with His precious children. She answered His call after graduating from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education (1^st-8^th certified). She has taught children at Holy Ghost for the last five years while providing them with a rich, fulfilling, Catholic education. In 1999, Jennifer began her career at Holy Ghost School teaching 4^th grade English. Then, she moved to 2^nd grade religion where she guided children through the experience of receiving their First Eucharist. Finally, she found her true calling in Fantastic 1^st Grade. In this loving and nurturing environment she (the ladybug) helps her students (the crops) to FLOURISH!

Training:

          Write From the Beginning
          Thinking Maps
          Accelerated Reader
          Girls Town/Boys Town
          Tangi Tech
          Lee Canter’s Assertive Discipline
          Project Learning Tree
          Waste in Place
          Shurley Method    

Professional Organizations:

          National Catholic Educators Association
          Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators