Hi! My name is Mallory Elks and I will be your 1st grade teacher this year!! I am so excited about going on this journey with you!  I have been teaching  at Pumpkin Center Primary School since 2011.  I live in Lincolnton with my 2 sweet boys and husband.  I have a Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education from UNC- Charlotte and a BA in History from Appalachian State University.  Go Mountaineers!! I love our small school and quiet community.  Get ready for a fun-filled year!! 

One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world. - Malala Yousafzai