My name is Katie Bence, and this is my seventh year teaching 1st grade at Cherry Chase.  I come from a family of educators, and I am very passionate about what I do. I feel very lucky to be a special part of your child’s life!  My goal is to help your child explore and master new concepts and skills as we progress throughout the year. I look forward to providing a classroom environment that will help your child succeed both socially and academically.  I believe every child has the ability to succeed, and I am confident that we can work together to make your child's education productive and fun.