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Blog Post #1
Just Talk To Me ~ The author states, “We cannot allow average to become our standard. Our kids deserve more than the status quo; they deserve our very best.” Where does average currently exist in your school? Where does average currently exist in your teaching practice? How can you raise the bar? How can you work with others to raise the standard at your school?
My name is Stacy Twite. I teach 7-12 music in White River, SD. I have been teaching in the district for 27 years.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Matt Dennis. I am in my 24th year of teaching. I was in Michigan (middle school) for 17 years. I am now in my 7th year in Minnesota (high school). I teach social studies.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am Karin Zent and am beginning my teaching career.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm Marisa Hett. I teach 3rd grade in Harding County. This is my 9th year in 3rd grade but my 20th year of teaching. I enjoy these book study classes.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Kayla. I'm in my 6th year of teaching in Sioux Falls. I teach high school social studies.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Abby Baumberger and I taught 4th grade for 2 years and 3rd grade for one. I am currently a SAHM, a substitute teacher and an independent contractor for a non-profit.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Allison Nevins. I teach in the Sioux Falls School District. This is my 15th year teaching.
ReplyDeleteHello. My name is Terri Bastian. I am a special educator with the Brandon Valley School District in Brandon, SD. My role is academic evaluator with our district.
ReplyDeleteHello, My name is Daniel McHenry and I am currently teaching 8th grade social studies at Ben Reifel Middle School in Sioux Falls, SD.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Chris Hettick and I teach business and I am also the tech coordinator at Selby Area. I am in my 24 year of teaching.
ReplyDeleteHi there! My name is Kelly Kettwig and I teach 7th Math/PreAlgebra at Watertown Middle School.
ReplyDeleteHello all! I'm teaching computers at Douglas schools by Rapid City. I've been at this for 30+ years by the good Lord's grace. I have no idea why I'm doing another book study since every year I keep saying it's the last, but when August comes - I miss it. Don't miss it May June and July, but ...
ReplyDeleteI am Cal Nygaard and I am the high school counselor at Aberdeen Roncalli high school and I also teach a careers class for 8th graders.
ReplyDeleteHello all! My name is Krista Weiland and I work for Sioux City West High School. I have served in my roles including science teacher, careers teacher, counselor, and health. I have two children. My oldest will be graduating from Morningside/St. Luke's College this May and my son is a junior in high school. I am really looking forward to reading this book. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Monica Beck. I retired in May after 42 years in education with the Aberdeen Public Schools as a Special Education teacher. I am keeping my certificate up as I work part time for a couple of school districts.
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