DeSoto Trail Elementary

I am Elaine Owens and I have been teaching at Desoto Trail Elementary School since 2003. I have many years of teaching experience including Pre-K, Kindergarten, Digital Academy (virtual kindergarten) and Exceptional Student Education.   

I love teaching Kindergarten! My mission as a teacher is to help each child discover the joy of learning and to help each one develop a strong belief in his or her own ability. I want them to do their best and to have a sense of pride in what they are learning. I strive to promote learning that is developmentally appropriate for young children through meaningful activities and hands-on experiences.  

It is also of primary importance to foster a fun, loving and respectful learning environment and school family. 

Here are 10 top facts about me: 

• I am a native French speaker. I was born in Canada. 
• I am married and I have two adult children: Kerri and Casey. They are both married and they are my favorite people in the world! 
• I have beautiful grand-daughters named Caroline and Grace. I enjoy  “grandma FUN days” as often as I can. 
• I am very close to my family and I enjoy spending time with them. 
• I love dogs. I have a German Shepherd named Jupiter who I rescued from our local shelter in December 2022. 
• My favorite activities include camping, hiking and yoga. 
• I like to be creative. I love to draw, paint and make crafts. 
• I became a proud American citizen in 2007. 
• I went to elementary school in Canada. I attended middle and high school in South Florida.
• I have always wanted to be a teacher! I have been “playing school” since I was 5!