"Everything will be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not yet the end."

Hometown: Lebanon, PA

Messiah College - B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Pennsylvania State University - Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a Children's Literature emphasis, and a Reading Specialist Certification

Favorite Movie: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 

Best Advice Ever Received: The days are long, but the years are short. Soak up each moment!

Mrs. Austin wanted to become a teacher after she witnessed the positive impact her fifth grade teacher had on her. She decided she wanted to pay it forward and impact as many lives as she could for the better. The greatest joy she receives from teaching is the moment something "clicks" for a student and they feel such a sense of accomplishment. She finds great joy in students taking flight and not needing her by their side for support any longer.  In her free time, you will find Mrs. Austin enjoying time with her daughter (Abby), her dog (Bella), and her husband. The motto that she tries to remember is that everything will be alright in the end. If it’s not alright, it’s not yet the end.”