Mrs. Tammy Biggins is a first grade teacher. She has taught first and second grade at Lockwood School. She thinks it is important to give her students a solid and fun start in their education.

Mrs. Biggins was born on April 13, 1962 in Sheridan, Wyoming, although she was raised in Billings. Her favorite subjects in school were art because she enjoys making things, and science because she likes to learn new things. Mrs. Biggins and her husband, Jason, have two children, Brianna and Bridger. Other additions to the family are two beautiful Golden Retrievers named Zoey and Bear and two black and white cats named Macie and Mia.

Mrs. Biggins has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She went to college at Eastern Montana College in Billings. Mrs. Biggins has also taught at the Hardin School District. She taught language development to Native American children through art. Mrs. Biggins chose her profession because she enjoys teaching and working with children.

Mrs. Biggins has worked at Lockwood School for twenty-four years. She chose to work there because it is wonderful school that provides outstanding opportunities for their students and staff. What Mrs. Biggins likes best about teaching at this school is that everyone works together to do the best things for the children. Mrs. Biggins' responsibilities include: planning, organizing, managing, facilitating, teaching, learning, and evaluating student progress. Some changes that have been made in the time she has been here are changes in programs, staff, and in the physical structure.

Some of Mrs. Biggins' hobbies include making artwork, creating photo albums, and reading. When Mrs. Biggins is not in school she always likes to spend time with her family: skiing, camping, swimming, watching her kids' athletic and music events, and doing work around the house. A few of the interesting places Mrs. Biggins has been are New York, Colorado, Arizona, Minnesota, and California. If Mrs. Biggins could go anywhere she would like to go overseas because she's never been there before.

Mrs. Biggins' favorite sport is downhill skiing! Her favorite animal is a lion, but she loves all animals. Her favorite holiday is Christmas. Her favorite food is steak. Her favorite books are "The Boxcar Children".

contributed by Brianna in Mrs. Kirkness' 5th Grade Class