Hello!  My name is Gretchen Thompson and I have been teaching since 2001.  My BA is in Arts and Architecture from Penn State University. I went on to get my MA in Education at Temple University.  When I moved to North Carolina in 2006 I earned my National Board Certification. I have been blessed to be a part of the FVES family since 2013.  I have 2 boys, both of them have been fortunate enough to attend FVES!  In my spare time I love to take pictures, garden, hike, spend time at our family cabin in Canada, and travel. My favorite part about being a teacher is watching young children get excited about their accomplishments!  My favorite subject to teach is science!  I am looking forward to a great year and getting to meet many new friends.