First Grade
Teachers
Mrs. Davis
Megan Davis
davisme@aaps.k12.mi.us
My Name is Megan Davis. I teach First Grade at Allen. I received both of my degrees from Eastern Michigan University.
My favorite children's book is "Caps For Sale", by Esphyr Slobodkina. I loved reading it as a kid, and it brings so much joy to my students when I read it in class as well! In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors, being active and cooking new recipes!
Mrs. Landin-Smith
Rebecca Landin-Smith
landinsmithr@aaps.k12.mi.us
My name is Rebecca Landin-Smith. I teach 1st grade at Allen Elementary. I received my bachelors at Eastern Michigan University. I received my Masters in Education from the University of Michigan.
My favorite children’s book is The Tooth Fairy Meets El Ratón Pérez by Rene Colato Lainez. This is my favorite book because it shows how characters from different cultures can cooperate to accomplish their goals. I enjoy learning about customs and traditions around the world. This author does a fantastic job sharing two traditions around the common experience of children losing their teeth. When I’m not working, I enjoy traveling, hiking and nature photography.
Mrs. Morrow
Maurella Murphy-Morrow
murphymorrow@aaps.k12.mi.us
Hello my name is Maurella Murphy-Morrow I am excited to be teaching 1st grade at Allen! I grew up in Ann Arbor and went to Eastern Michigan University for my bachelors degree and Western Michigan University for my masters degree. My favorite children's book is "Where The Wild Things Are" because I love how the Wild Things and Max have a wild rumpus! In my spare time I enjoy gardening, reading, yoga, and spending time with my husband, my son Jones, and our two cats.