My name is Kali Clark and I am so grateful to be teaching first grade at Deer Creek Elementary School.  I grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. In addition to my college training, I have educational training in programs such as Literacy First, Great Expectations, and Schools Attuned. This will be my fifth year to teach in the Deer Creek School District. 

Children are truly my passion and I am so thankful to be working in such an amazing school, alongside an incredible group of teachers and staff, as well as wonderful and supportive Deer Creek families!  I believe that children learn best when they can relate their learning experiences to their life and when they feel comfortable and confident taking risks as learners.  I feel it is important to build a classroom community in which all students are engaged and feel safe working together to solve problems and learn from one another. 

I have a wonderful family that includes a younger sister, Tara, who recently graduated from the University of Oklahoma.  Yes, we have a house divided!  My husband, Josh, works as a petroleum landman in the oil and natural gas business.  We just celebrated our two year wedding anniversary on May 29th.  We have four precious dogs.  Cayenne and Pepper are Viszla's and they are also outdoor dogs that my husband adopted before we were married.  Huey and Juno are Miniature Schnauzers and are inside dogs.  I enjoy reading, cooking, watching movies and traveling. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me throughout the school year.  The preferable method of contact is by e-mail, as I check it frequently throughout the day and on weekends.  My e-mail address is clarkka@deercreek.k12.ok.us.  I send out class updates occasionally, via e-mail.  You can also reach me at the school directly, 348-9100, and leave a message with the secretary.  Please allow at least 24 hours for a response if you choose this method. 

I consider it a great privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility to teach your child and I look forward to a great year! 

Thanks so much,

Mrs. Clark 

Mrs. Clark's Favorites

Animal: Dogs

Cupcake: Vanilla or S'mores

Season: Fall and Summer

Movie: The Notebook and The Little Mermaid

Book: Anything by Nicholas Sparks, Kirsten Hannah, Jodi Picoult, Sophie Kinsella, Emily Giffin, Jane Porter, and the Twilight Series

TV Shows: Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Glee, American Idol, Friday Night Lights, HGTV's Design Star

Color: Orange

Drink:  Vanilla Diet Dr. Pepper from Sonic

Food: Chips & Queso

Snacks: Goldfish Crackers, Cheez-Its

Candy: Sour Straws, Hot Tamales, Twizlers, Jolly Ranchers

Fruit: Purple Grapes

Restaurants: Bravo, Olive Garden, Saturn Grill, Hideaway, Cafe 501

Stores: Ann Taylor Loft, Sephora, Target, Barnes and Noble, Pier 1 Imports, Dillards