Welcome to 2nd Grade! This is a very special year in your child’s faith journey as they prepare and receive Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time. I am very excited to be able to guide your child during this preparation plus all the other things they will be learning this year.
About Me
My name is Joyce Kellen. I am married to Keith who is a grain farmer and a carpenter. We live on a farm between Granville and Alton. I enjoy baking goodies, walking, spending time with family, and reading.
Educational Background
I graduated from Briar Cliff College in Sioux City with degrees in Psychology and Elementary Education. Later I received my Early Childhood Endorsement from Morningside College in Sioux City.
Teaching Experience
I began my teaching career in Sioux City at Immaculate-Conception School (now Mater Dei) and spent five years teaching fourth grade there. Then I was hired at St. Patrick’s to teach first grade. I did this for 13 years and then moved to kindergarten for 10 years. Then I engaged in a new adventure at Spalding Catholic in Alton, teaching second grade for one year. Now I have returned to St. Patrick’s, and I am in my fifth year of teaching second grade.