Welcome to First Grade! My name is Ms. Udell. I grew up in a small town in central Nebraska, Burwell. Burwell is known for the Calamus Reservoir and Nebraska's Big Rodeo. I've taught for over 25 years. I've taught kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, and college. I graduated from UNL and have a Masters +36 with an emphasis in literacy. My hobbies include playing the piano, caring for my dog Patches, camping, educational technology, and reading cozy mysteries. I'm looking forward to a wonderful first grade year!