Alison Wilson graduated from Olivet College in 1987 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. After staying at home with her three daughters for nine years Ms. Wilson went back to school to earn her teaching certificate. She graduated from Grand Valley in May of 2003 and was hired by Belding in August of 2003. Ms. Wilson taught first grade for three years at Ellis and is now enjoying teaching Kindergarten there. Her hobbies besides teaching include spending time with her family, reading, writing, quilting, painting and looking for new and creative ways to teach her students. She is currently finishing up her Master’s Degree at Grand Valley.