Wendy Coppedge has taught first grade for 10 years in a public school and 14+ years in a Christian School. She has a Master's Degree and is certified by ACSI. One of her favorite parts of teaching first grade is watching the world open up as children learn to read. She and her husband have been married since 1995 and have two college-aged daughters. She loves reading, camping, and hiking. Her family attends River Oaks Community Church in Maryville where she is involved in weekly growth group and serves in the children's ministry. She is excited to be teaching first grade at RECA. One of her favorite scriptures is Psalm 46:10," Be still and know that I am God".