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“Perception is a powerful tool. Students will learn more from you than opening a book.” What do you hope your students are learning from you? (Your answer should not contain content-related examples such as, ‘I’m a math teacher so I hope my students are learning math from me.’) What do your students learn by watching you? What did you learn simply by observing some of your own teachers, both the good and the bad?
Hi, my name is Joni Hall and I just finished my 25th year of teaching at West Central Valley CSD. I am primarily the district's gifted coordinator, but I also teach K-5 technology and STEM. I am looking forward to learning from this book study.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Sara Miller. I am in my 24th year of teaching. I teach HS science/social science at Chester Area School.
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is John King. I am a Middle School Social Studies teacher, and football coach at Gregory Middle School in Gregory, SD. I have taught school for 24 years, at multiple levels. I have also coached football and multiple sports for 32 years. I am looking forward to this book study.
ReplyDeleteHi! My name is Deb Harrowa and I have been teaching middle school for 20 years. I have been in Social Studies for 11 and ELA for 9
ReplyDeleteMy Name is Blair Brunsting. I am an Education Support Professional in Sioux Falls. I keep up my teacher certificate in case I want to go into teaching. I generally work throughout the building working one on one or in small groups with Special needs students K-5.
ReplyDeleteHi! It's Friyay!! My name is Christie Brantner. I have been teaching first grade for 23 years and still love it. This is one of the easiest ways to get that one last credit needed for recertification.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Sheila Hansen. I teach MS math at a small school in Avoca, IA. I have been teaching math since 2003 and still love it! I like these book studies to get renewal credits, but I'm also always looking for new ideas! We have 3 daughters who are nurses, 2 grand kids and 1 on the way!
ReplyDeleteHello. My name is Pam Lane. I teach one class, General Business, at Warner High School. I am also the school secretary. I did my first book study on Kids These Days and really enjoyed the book so thought I would read Teachers These Days.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Emily Dinger. I teach 2nd grade in Groton, SD. I have been teaching for 20 years and am excited to learn more about teachers these days.
ReplyDeleteHi! My name is Heidi Eitemiller. I teach elementary PE and Title in Mitchell, SD. I have been teaching for 26 years. I have heard good things about this book and so I am excited for this study.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Jenn Kamrud. I teach Preschool & Begindergarten in Chester, SD. I recently completed the Kids These Days book study and enjoyed the book study and author. I look forward to learning more from her in Teachers these Days!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Ashley Brandsrud! I teach in the Sioux Falls school district and I’m in my third year of teaching!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Renae Prostrollo. I am up to renew my teacher certificate. I'm currently the Foundation Director for the Madison Central School and I substitute teach. I am looking to renew to be certified to long term teach.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Stacie Englin. I am completing my 6th year teaching 5th and 6th grade math and before that, I taught preschool.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Matt Campbell and I teach at Lead-Deadwood High School. This is my 12th year at this school and I taught for 12 years at Mahpiya Luta High School in Pine Ridge, SD. I have really enjoyed teaching at both schools and I am looking forward to this class!
DeleteMy name is Pamela Kringel, and I am the librarian at T.F. Riggs High School. I work with all Riggs' students grades 9-12. I coteach research classes, supervise a book club and booktalk with students. I am also responsible for maintaining a Riggs student eligible college scholarship search list. In a couple of months, I will be in charge of administering our school's AP tests. I have worked in the Pierre district as a librarian for 21 years. Before that I worked in public libraries in California (my home state), as well as the South Dakota State Library as the children's services coordinator. Libraries are my happy place!
ReplyDeleteHello, My name is Gnelle Dauwen and I teach first grade! I have been teaching elementary for over 25 years :) I am looking forward to this class as I am always looking for new ideas and ways to improve myself!
ReplyDeleteHello all! My name is Mary Ann Stenbak, and I am an elementary music teacher from Sturgis SD. I teach grades prek - 4th grade. I have been teaching for 14 years and hope to for 14 more;) I am a book lover and am very excited to dive into this book!
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DeleteHello! My name is Ashton Peterson and I am currently a 3rd grade teacher in Alta, Iowa. I have previously taught 6th, 1st, and 2nd grades. This is my 7th year teaching and I am always looking to learn new things and improve my skills as an educator. I have three little girls of my own that keep me busy and in what little free time I have, I love baking!
ReplyDeleteHello, My name in Jennifer VonEye! I'm from South Dakota! I'm in my 4th year of teaching Junior Kindergarten. I am really looking forward to this book study.
ReplyDeleteHello! My name is Brittany Ackerman and this is my 13th year of teaching. I taught 3rd grade in Flandreau, SD for 3 years and currently teach 4th grade in Canton. I read the book, Kids These Days, and loved it so I am excited to start this book.
ReplyDeleteHi, I am Holly Smith. In my 16th year of teaching. I currently teach Second Grade at Watertown Christian School. Looking forward to learning!
ReplyDeleteHello - my name is Robert Rogers - my friends call me RJ. I live and teach in Fairfield, Montana. This is my 31st year teaching Industrial Arts and Computer Aided Drafting, grades 9-12. I also have a construction company that I work at in the summer.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Andrea Medinger, but I like to go my AJ. I teach in Le Mars, IA (the ice cream capital of the world) and have been teaching here for 8 years. I currently teach ESL (English as a Second Language) and have been teaching ESL my whole teaching career so far.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Elizabeth Schumacher, but I go by Lizzy. I teach 2nd Grade in Eureka, SD. I am finishing my 6th year of teaching.
Hi, my name is Olivia Barkl. I teach high school math in Yankton SD.
ReplyDeleteHello! My name is Raquel Schlomer. I am the kindergarten teacher at the Selby Area School District. I have been teaching for 17 years.
ReplyDeleteHello! I am Rick. I teacher beginning band for the Douglas School District.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am currently staying at home. I have 5 children and my youngest started school full time last year. I plan to keep my teaching certificate current as someday I may go back to teaching.
ReplyDeleteHi! My name is Morgan Bitton. I teach ECSE for the Brandon Valley School District. This is my 11th year teaching. I did the "Kids These Days" book study earlier this semester. I really enjoyed the book, so I decided to try out this one too!
ReplyDeleteHi. My name is Amber Nieuwsma. I am a Special Education teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School in the Sioux Falls School District. I have been teaching for 16 years.
ReplyDeleteHello! I'm Becky Palmer. I teach in Brookings, SD as a 4th grade teacher. This year will wrap up year 12. I have taken a few course through Transform Your Classroom and look forward to another one. Right now I teach math and reading interventions. I am always looking for new ways to connect with students.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am Sara VanZee. I teach grades 5-8 at the LakeView Colony at the Andes Central School District. This is completing my 36th year of teaching, all in the Andes Central District. I have taken a few book studies through Transform Your Classoom and am looking forward to this one also.
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ReplyDeleteI hope students learn that relationships are the foundation of everything. Long after they forget how to do the math problems or the dates in history, they will remember the person who made them feel capable. In the classroom, our character speaks louder than our curriculum. We aren't just teaching our students; we are showing our students what it looks like to be a person. It is important to form bonds with them. I get to form some deep bonds with my students as I have them for four years in a row and get to know them and their families very well.
Hello, my name is Kelsey Berletic. I am a former middle school math teacher. I stepped away from teaching in 2022, but I am not ready to step away from teaching all together so I am here getting some credits for renewal.
ReplyDeleteHi! My name is Mateja Barrett. I was a classroom teacher for 5 years. Most recently I have been a stay-at- home parent. When my kids were very young I homeschooled. And, for the last several years I have substitute taught in both public and private schools in Sioux Falls. I just sent my youngest to public school with my other 3. She loves it! I am taking this class to maintain my teaching certificate. I hope to get back to the classroom as my kids become older and more independent.
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Terri Bastian, and I work in the Special Education Department at the Brandon Valley School District. I am the academic evaluator and I work with students of all ages as I administer standardized academic assessments.
ReplyDeletePlease introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about who you are, where you are from, what you teach and anything else you want to include!
ReplyDeleteHello - My name is Krista Weiland. I live in Le Mars with my husband and two children. I work for Sioux City Community Schools. I have worked in education for twenty years serving in a number of roles. I enjoy spending time with my family and recently listening to podcasts. I can't wait for summer to enjoy my back yard recently enclosed with a fence. My daughter graduated from St. Luke's College and Morningside University this past weekend and my son will be a high school senior next year.
Hello - My name is Lisa Hurd. I live in Rapid City and am in my 11th year of teaching ELA. This upcoming year, I will be teaching 6-8 Reading and Lab at West Middle School. I have been decompressing the last few days from a stressful school year but looking forward to the new adventure! I live with my husband of 19 years and our daughter who is about to start high school. We also have 3 fur babies - Brody (Husky/German Shepherd mix) Lola (French Bulldog), and Raven (Black Cat).
ReplyDeleteMy name is Amanda Geraets. I have a bachelor's in Mathematics Secondary Education and am currently working on my Masters in Adult and Higher Education through USF. I am hoping to one day become a dual credit college algebra instructor. I live in Dell Rapids, SD with my husband and we have 8 children ranging from age 26-age 9. I taught at a private school grades 7-12 for 19 years and resigned this last year due to being told I was going to be non-renewed because of ACT scores. In my free time, I follow my kids for their sporting events, love to camp and travel, and put puzzles together.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Chris Maske and I've been teaching for 26 years. I currently teach 4-6 social studies and language arts at Freeman Elementary in Freeman, SD.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Belynda Weber and I am entering my 7th year of teaching. I currently teacher special education at Watertown High School in Watertown, SD. I have one daughter, who currently get married. A yellow lab named Bella and I have been married for 35 years.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Katie Peterson and this will be my 20th year of teaching. I have had the privilege of teaching 2nd grade my whole career. I am a teacher for the West Central School District-Hartford Elementary.
ReplyDeleteHi!! My name is Candice Ireland and I have been teaching for 12 years. I currently teach preschool and early childhood special education for the Kadoka Area School.
ReplyDeleteA little bit about myself. I have 3 kiddos (5 years old, 2 years old and 2 weeks old), so I keep myself busy. I love being outside and doing anything that involves being outside such as running or riding my horse.
Hi, my name is Brianna Arity and I teach 5th grade in Rapid City. This will be my 10th year teaching 5th grade and in the same school. This will be the second year we are departmentalizing within our grade level, so I will be the writing & reading teacher again this year.
ReplyDeleteHello! I am Molly Beauchene and will start my 8th year of teaching in LeMars, IA. This last year was my first year teaching 1st grade after 6 years in Special Education. I had my 2nd child 8 weeks ago so I am hoping I can fit in this book study at nap time and after the kids go to bed :)
ReplyDeleteHello! My name is Darcie DuFrain and I am from Platte, SD. I teach 3rd grade. I have been teaching for about 15 years. I have two children who are in elementary school.
ReplyDeleteHi everyone! My name is Susie Karbo. I have been teaching for 25+ years in Burke, SD. I taught 5th grade for many of those years, then moved to 3rd grade a few years back to rejuvenate myself. I love it! I'm also a wife of 32 years and a mom of 2 adult kiddos.
ReplyDeleteHello! My name is Ashley Brudvig, and I have been teaching for ten years. I currently teach Kindergarten reading and math, as well as Junior Kindergarten in Groton, SD. My husband and I live on an acreage just outside of town with our two children, the oldest of whom will be in my Junior Kindergarten class this coming year. I look forward to reading Teachers These Days, as I read Kids These Days last summer and really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeletePlease introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about who you are, where you are from, what you teach and anything else you want to include!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Amber Comp. I've been a high school science teacher for 15 years and have taught the whole list of science courses. I am moving back to Presho, SD ,this summer and I will be teaching at Lyman High School. I am married with 3 kids, 2 dogs, a bunny, and a class pet salamander. My oldest is off to college this year, but the littles are both in elementary.
Hi! My name is Ashley Petersen. I just finished my 23rd year of teaching. I spent 10 years teaching high school English before switching to 7th and 8th grade language arts. I currently teach at Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School in Waverly, IA. My husband and I stay busy with our three teenage children, the oldest of whom will be a senior next year!
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ReplyDeleteI am Teri Richards. This was my 30th year teaching. I've taught 6th-12th grades; various Social Sciences, FACS, Spanish, and World Language. I am currently teaching middle school World Language and Spanish in Sioux Falls.