Ms. Kyla Ballinger - Third Grade

Kyla Ballinger has taught at St. Mary School since August 2003. Mrs. Ballinger received an Associates degree and an Associates in Applied Science at Lakeland College. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in elementary education at Eastern Illinois University.   At St. Mary School, Kyla is involved in many different activities. She coaches pep squad, helps coordinate the Talent Show and is a Risk Watch liaison.   Kyla is the third grade teacher at St. Mary. Her students have an ice-cream

party when they master their multiplication facts. The students also make Valentines for the Troops overseas. Her classroom is a wonderful learning environment where most of all the students learn about God and how much he loves them.   Kyla lives in Mattoon with her husband, Steve, and their dog, Pierce. She loves reading books, painting, and being with her family and of course teaching at St. Mary School.