Hi, everyone!  My name is Mr. Clarke, and I'm so excited to be teaching second grade this year!  I grew up in Skokie, Illinois, but since then have lived in Iowa, Ecuador, California, Washington State, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  I now live in Skokie again, and am looking forward to my third year with District 63 and at Melzer.

When I'm not teaching, I like spending time with my family, reading, making homemade pizza, and exploring nature by hiking, camping, and birdwatching.