My name is Wendy Counts and this is my first official year teaching. I was a preschool teacher in Auburn for the 2016-2017 school year and I did a maternity leave here at Lakewood for the beginning of this school year. I am so excited to be here and to teach the subjects I am most passionate about. I'm from Auburn, Alabama (war eagle!) and I commute every day from Auburn. I attended Auburn High, and then got my bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University in 2012. I attend First United Methodist Church in Opelika, AL. I enjoy the great outdoors and Auburn Football. I have a cat named Willow, and a big family (including two nephews and one niece). I also enjoy traveling. I've been to about half the states in the U.S. and also the Philippines. I also LOVE sunflowers!