Meet Mrs. Tollas!
Hello! My name is Mrs. Amanda Tollas. I graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in elementary education. I also have my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University.
I have worked within Kentwood Public Schools since 2007. Previously, I taught at Meadowlawn & Discovery Elementary and love being a part of the PEAKS community at Glenwood Elementary. I am currently in my 18th year of teaching and loving every minute of it! I have taught first, second grade, and third grade. I am passionate about teaching and LOVE working with the future of tomorrow! They bring a smile to my face everyday!
A Few Fun Facts about Mrs. Tollas:
~ I am married to my best friend, Jeremy Tollas. We met our first night at MSU and have been best friends ever since.
~ I have two beautiful daughters, Adalyn Marie & Annabelle Elizabeth. They both dance competitively at Imprint Dance Company.
~ I grew up in Otsego, Michigan with my parents, my big brother Matt, and our Labrador Retriever Lucy.
~ I LOVE PANDAS! They have been my favorite animal since my parents nicknamed me "Manda Panda" as a child.
~ DONUTS are my absolute FAVORITE TREAT!! My favorite kind is a cake donut with vanilla frosting and sprinkles...but I will eat any kind!
~ I love to travel! I have been to Sydney, Australia; Rome, Italy; Acapulco and Cozumel, Mexico; Toronto, Canada; Jamaica, Bahamas, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Grand Caymen Islands, and many other states and cities in the U.S., including Hawaii.
~ I LOVE ADVENTURE and trying new things. I have been skydiving, ziplining, surfing, swimming with stingrays, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking up mountains and much more!
~ I love Michigan State Sports, especially football! Jeremy and I have season football tickets and we had Sparty as a special guest at our wedding!
~ In my free time, I enjoy playing with Adalyn and Annabelle, running, reading, & SHOPPING at Target.
~ My favorite colors are pink and orange.
~ My family and I LOVE to dress up in coordinating Halloween costumes every year! Check out the pictures below!!
~ I LOVE to DANCE! I took dance lessons starting when I was 3 years old and continued to take classes through college. I also took ballet, tap, and hip hop classes at the YMCA.
I have worked within Kentwood Public Schools since 2007. Previously, I taught at Meadowlawn & Discovery Elementary and love being a part of the PEAKS community at Glenwood Elementary. I am currently in my 18th year of teaching and loving every minute of it! I have taught first, second grade, and third grade. I am passionate about teaching and LOVE working with the future of tomorrow! They bring a smile to my face everyday!
A Few Fun Facts about Mrs. Tollas:
~ I am married to my best friend, Jeremy Tollas. We met our first night at MSU and have been best friends ever since.
~ I have two beautiful daughters, Adalyn Marie & Annabelle Elizabeth. They both dance competitively at Imprint Dance Company.
~ I grew up in Otsego, Michigan with my parents, my big brother Matt, and our Labrador Retriever Lucy.
~ I LOVE PANDAS! They have been my favorite animal since my parents nicknamed me "Manda Panda" as a child.
~ DONUTS are my absolute FAVORITE TREAT!! My favorite kind is a cake donut with vanilla frosting and sprinkles...but I will eat any kind!
~ I love to travel! I have been to Sydney, Australia; Rome, Italy; Acapulco and Cozumel, Mexico; Toronto, Canada; Jamaica, Bahamas, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Grand Caymen Islands, and many other states and cities in the U.S., including Hawaii.
~ I LOVE ADVENTURE and trying new things. I have been skydiving, ziplining, surfing, swimming with stingrays, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking up mountains and much more!
~ I love Michigan State Sports, especially football! Jeremy and I have season football tickets and we had Sparty as a special guest at our wedding!
~ In my free time, I enjoy playing with Adalyn and Annabelle, running, reading, & SHOPPING at Target.
~ My favorite colors are pink and orange.
~ My family and I LOVE to dress up in coordinating Halloween costumes every year! Check out the pictures below!!
~ I LOVE to DANCE! I took dance lessons starting when I was 3 years old and continued to take classes through college. I also took ballet, tap, and hip hop classes at the YMCA.