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Rhonda Jenkins

This is my 14th year of teaching 3rd grade here at Pope County Elementary. I have an Associate of Science degree from SIC in Harrisburg and a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education from SIU-Carbondale. I was a resident of Pope County from 1987 to 2011 and love being a part of this friendly community. I currently reside in Cave In Rock, Illinois. I have two grown sons, two stepdaughters, and two grandchildren. Before teaching 3rd grade, I worked at other institutions and held different teaching positions. I worked at the bank in Elizabethtown, Illinois for several years. I also taught Business classes at Golconda Job Corp for SIC. In addition, I was a Title aide here at Pope County, and substitute taught for a few years at several Southern Illinois schools. I enjoy traveling, reading, cooking, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to another productive school year and to working with my new students.