Welcome to Mrs. France's 4th Grade page!

My name is Anita France, and I teach 4th grade social studies and science. This is my 22nd year at IHM, and my 23rd year teaching in the diocese. During the 15 years I stayed home with my children, I taught and coordinated the Sunday preschool religion classes at my home parish of Sts. Boniface and James in Ludlow. I was also a member of the school board at Prince of Peace School in Covington from 1988-2001, and served as the chairperson for part of that time. I attended Thomas More College and received my BA in education in 1979. I received my MA in education from NKU in 1986. I continued my education at NKU to earn my Rank 1 in math and science in 2006. I have a lifetime teaching certificate in the state of Kentucky for grades 1-8.

I grew up in Covington and attended St. Augustine School, then went on to graduate from Notre Dame Academy in 1975. I married my husband Tom in 1979. I have 4 wonderful children, Andy, Katie, Jennifer and Daniel, 5 grandchildren, Linda age 9, Tommy age 7, Bella age 5, Lily age 3, and Evelyn 3 months.

I love teaching here at IHM. Teaching is something I have always wanted to do. When I was in grade school, I used to play school with my friends and I always wanted to be the teacher. I did service work in schools as a high school student. I love seeing the “light bulb” moment when a student finally gets the concept I am presenting. I look forward to many more years of guiding the students of IHM.