About Me
My name is Kerri Belen and I am a third grade teacher at Potterville Elementary in Potterville MI. I just recently married my husband Andy Belen, so most students know me as Ms. Turner. I am a graduate of Michigan State University and I am currently getting my masters from MSU as well. You will learn quickly that I am a HUGE MSU fan :-) Go Green! I am one of 3 children, (the middle child and only girl) and my parents still live in Lake Orion, where I am from. In case you are not familiar with the area, I grew up about 10 minutes north of the Palace of Auburn Hills (where the Pistons play basketball).
I enjoy reading, music and watching movies in my spare time. I love everything to do with science. I am a big nature and animal lover and have been known to collect critters from time to time. I have dogs named Sparty and Izzo as well and classroom pets Hershey (guinea pig), Spike (turtle), and fish. Working in Potterville has been a great experience and I am looking forward to many more exciting years here.
I enjoy reading, music and watching movies in my spare time. I love everything to do with science. I am a big nature and animal lover and have been known to collect critters from time to time. I have dogs named Sparty and Izzo as well and classroom pets Hershey (guinea pig), Spike (turtle), and fish. Working in Potterville has been a great experience and I am looking forward to many more exciting years here.
My Philosophy
I believe that all students have the ability to learn, no matter what obstacles may face them. Every child is a unique person with different talents and struggles. They need to know that it is a blessing rather than a hindrance that they are not all the same. I also believe that students will rise to the challenge if they know what you expect and that you believe in them. I try to encourage independent thinking as well as responsibility for personal actions and materials in my class.
