Lindbergh Schools recently announced that 35 new teachers joined the district for the 2012-2013 school year. Each day, Patch will introduce readers to one of these new educators.

Today meet the new kindergarten teacher at Long Elmentary.

Name: Leanne Correnti

New position: Kindergarten at Long Elementary

Professional background:  Graduated from SEMO Dec. 2011, Long-term sub in third grade at Sappington Elementary. Now at Long!

What's your most prized possession on your desk, in your office or workspace? My computer or my calendar.  I don’t know what I would do without either of them!

Favorite year of school as a student: Kindergarten

Favorite movie that takes place at a school: “Magic School Bus”

Favorite non-required reading: Something Borrowed series

When you’re not teaching, you’re ____:  With my fiancé, family, friends, and dogs!