Thank you for visiting my webpage. Yes, that is a picture of me (above) and my dog Cooper, when he was a puppy last year).   I am excited to learn about your child this year and look forward to creating magical memories together. 

This will be my 25th year of  teaching. I am a certified Responsive Classroom teacher and dual certified in Elementary Education & Special Education. I have taught Elementary Self Contained, In Class Support, & Resource for  Grades K-5, as well as a High School summer program (P.I.C), and Kids Cooking for the Jackson Community School.

I am married, have 2 daughters ages 20 and 21, and 2 dogs, Max & Cooper . I love to read, do YOGA, travel, and be around my family and friends.  I believe in a creating a caring, respectful, and fun classroom with high expectations for every child. Every child deserves to feel safe and respected everyday! 

sralkalay@jacksonsd.org   Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.