Hello, I am Karen Cavanaugh, and I am thrilled to be a fourth grade teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. I grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, and attended Catholic elementary and high school in that area. In 2004, I graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, and am certified through that state. From 2004-2013, I taught 5th grade at a Catholic School in Cecil County, Maryland. My schooling and experience have taught me that teachers and students need to work together to create a Christ-centered, collaborative, safe learning environment in order to help students reach their fullest potential, both educationally and personally. I strive to achieve this every day with my students. I live in Havre de Grace in Harford County, and some of my hobbies are reading, traveling, and cooking.