Hello! My name is Caitlin Murray. I currently teach 10th-11th grade American Lit class in South Dakota. Last year I taught 6th ELA in New Jersey. This is my 5th year of teaching.
My name is Megan Baule. I am an English instructor for the Center for Statewide E-Learning. I get to work with students all over the state of South Dakota which has been such an adventure for the last ten years! I'm in my fourteenth year of teaching. I hope to learn some great things here that make me feel refreshed for the upcoming spring semester.
Hi, my name is Noelle Vainikka- I teach high school Art at Watertown High School (SD) - this is my 6th TYC book study! I am scurrying to finish my last credit for my 2026 renewal. Cheers! Happy New Year :)
My name is Lynnette Wolff. I currently teach 4th grade, but am working to renew my Montana teaching license as I will be moving back to Montana next school year.
Hi everyone! I’m Jeff Schneider from South Dakota, and I’m excited to join this End of Molasses Classes book study. Teaching runs in my family—both of my parents were educators, and this year marks my 31st year in education. I’ve taught everything from kindergarten PE to high school science and college teacher-ed courses. My passion lies in STEM education, design thinking, and inquiry-based learning, helping students and teachers rediscover curiosity through hands-on problem solving. After six years with the PAST Foundation in Columbus, Ohio, I’m back home teaching high school science in Estelline, SD, while also supporting DIAL online learners. Outside school, I officiate basketball, enjoy live music, build things in my woodshop, and read anything that helps me understand how learning really happens. I’m looking forward to connecting with all of you and exploring Ron Clark’s ideas for “getting our kids unstuck” and reigniting a love for learning!
I failed already! I guess I learned from it... -Reposting to meet requirements.- Hi everyone! I’m Jeff Schneider, and I’m excited to join this book study. Teaching runs in my family and this year marks my 31st year in education.
My name is Christa Schoenfeld and I am a high school science teacher in East Helena MT. I 've been teaching since the 1900s but still enjoy it. I am teaching in a 90 minute block and need some ideas!
I am Matt Dennis. I am in my 24th year of teaching. I spent 17 of those years in middle school and the most recent 7 at the high school level. I taught for 7 years in science and the last 17 in social studies. I hope to take a few great ideas from this course!
I am Holly Costello, and I have been teaching in NW South Dakota for the past 11 years. I teach middle school language arts and reading, HS art, and now elementary art. I am excited to read about Ron Clark's techniques.
Hi! My name is Lachelle Swanson and I'm a special education school counselor in the Aberdeen School District. I am working towards obtaining extra credits with the position and have done a couple book studies and have enjoyed every one of them. They are a great and beneficial resource to help educators in their field!
Hi! My name is Andrea Garcia and I am an elementary P.E. teacher in Hawarden, Iowa. This is my 11th year of teaching. I also coach HS girls basketball.
Hi! I'm Joan Biersbach and I'm a retired schoolteacher. I have all but 1 credit to recertify and being who I am, I don't want to waste them. I enjoy learning and reading so feel this is something I wish to accomplish.
Hi everyone! My name is Jocelyn Woods, and I am a teacher in Sioux City, Iowa. This is my 24th year as an educator and I still love learning new things.
My name is Amanda Neville, and I am a School Counselor at Brookings High School. Our high school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and has right around twelve hundred students. I have been a School Counselor for twenty-one years, and this is my fourteenth year here at Brookings High School. It has been a place where I have grown right alongside the students I work with, and I am grateful for the chance to support so many different personalities and paths. I truly enjoy being part of the academic, personal, and social-emotional pieces of a student’s journey. No two days look the same, and that is something I appreciate. It keeps me learning, listening, and connecting in ways that feel meaningful. Outside of work, I value my time with family more than anything. The simple moments tend to be the ones that matter most. I try to stay present for them because, as the saying goes, the days are long but the years are short. The older everyone gets, the more I find that to be true.
My name is Matt Campbell and I am at my 12th year teaching at Lead-Deadwood High School in South Dakota. Previous to that, I taught 12 years at Mahpiya Luta High School in Pine Ridge, SD. I really enjoy this career. I am looking forward to this book study and hope to continue to grow and improve as a teacher.
My name is Adam Gale, and I am in my 15th year at Chester Area High School. Along with coaching several sports at different levels over the years, I have also spent my time there as the high school social sciences teacher. In that role, I have taught a variety of classes, including Geography, U.S. History, World History, Government, ACT Prep, and several history electives.
Jayme Freese here - haven't been in the classroom in a few years, but doing this to keep up with my certification. This book sounded interesting and caught my attention, so I'm curious to see what it is all about and see what kinds of things I can put into practice in my profession currently.
Hello! My name is Caitlin Murray. I currently teach 10th-11th grade American Lit class in South Dakota. Last year I taught 6th ELA in New Jersey. This is my 5th year of teaching.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Megan Baule. I am an English instructor for the Center for Statewide E-Learning. I get to work with students all over the state of South Dakota which has been such an adventure for the last ten years! I'm in my fourteenth year of teaching. I hope to learn some great things here that make me feel refreshed for the upcoming spring semester.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Noelle Vainikka- I teach high school Art at Watertown High School (SD) - this is my 6th TYC book study! I am scurrying to finish my last credit for my 2026 renewal. Cheers! Happy New Year :)
ReplyDeleteMy name is Lynnette Wolff. I currently teach 4th grade, but am working to renew my Montana teaching license as I will be moving back to Montana next school year.
ReplyDeleteHi everyone! I’m Jeff Schneider from South Dakota, and I’m excited to join this End of Molasses Classes book study. Teaching runs in my family—both of my parents were educators, and this year marks my 31st year in education.
ReplyDeleteI’ve taught everything from kindergarten PE to high school science and college teacher-ed courses. My passion lies in STEM education, design thinking, and inquiry-based learning, helping students and teachers rediscover curiosity through hands-on problem solving. After six years with the PAST Foundation in Columbus, Ohio, I’m back home teaching high school science in Estelline, SD, while also supporting DIAL online learners.
Outside school, I officiate basketball, enjoy live music, build things in my woodshop, and read anything that helps me understand how learning really happens. I’m looking forward to connecting with all of you and exploring Ron Clark’s ideas for “getting our kids unstuck” and reigniting a love for learning!
I failed already! I guess I learned from it...
ReplyDelete-Reposting to meet requirements.-
Hi everyone! I’m Jeff Schneider, and I’m excited to join this book study. Teaching runs in my family and this year marks my 31st year in education.
My name is Christa Schoenfeld and I am a high school science teacher in East Helena MT. I 've been teaching since the 1900s but still enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI am teaching in a 90 minute block and need some ideas!
I am Matt Dennis. I am in my 24th year of teaching. I spent 17 of those years in middle school and the most recent 7 at the high school level. I taught for 7 years in science and the last 17 in social studies. I hope to take a few great ideas from this course!
ReplyDeleteI am Holly Costello, and I have been teaching in NW South Dakota for the past 11 years. I teach middle school language arts and reading, HS art, and now elementary art. I am excited to read about Ron Clark's techniques.
ReplyDeleteHi! My name is Lachelle Swanson and I'm a special education school counselor in the Aberdeen School District. I am working towards obtaining extra credits with the position and have done a couple book studies and have enjoyed every one of them. They are a great and beneficial resource to help educators in their field!
ReplyDeleteHi! My name is Andrea Garcia and I am an elementary P.E. teacher in Hawarden, Iowa. This is my 11th year of teaching. I also coach HS girls basketball.
ReplyDeleteHi! My name is Adrianna and I am from Minnesota. I am an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and have been teaching for 12 years.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm Joan Biersbach and I'm a retired schoolteacher. I have all but 1 credit to recertify and being who I am, I don't want to waste them. I enjoy learning and reading so feel this is something I wish to accomplish.
ReplyDeleteHi everyone! My name is Jocelyn Woods, and I am a teacher in Sioux City, Iowa. This is my 24th year as an educator and I still love learning new things.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Amanda Neville, and I am a School Counselor at Brookings High School. Our high school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and has right around twelve hundred students. I have been a School Counselor for twenty-one years, and this is my fourteenth year here at Brookings High School. It has been a place where I have grown right alongside the students I work with, and I am grateful for the chance to support so many different personalities and paths. I truly enjoy being part of the academic, personal, and social-emotional pieces of a student’s journey. No two days look the same, and that is something I appreciate. It keeps me learning, listening, and connecting in ways that feel meaningful. Outside of work, I value my time with family more than anything. The simple moments tend to be the ones that matter most. I try to stay present for them because, as the saying goes, the days are long but the years are short. The older everyone gets, the more I find that to be true.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Matt Campbell and I am at my 12th year teaching at Lead-Deadwood High School in South Dakota. Previous to that, I taught 12 years at Mahpiya Luta High School in Pine Ridge, SD. I really enjoy this career. I am looking forward to this book study and hope to continue to grow and improve as a teacher.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Adam Gale, and I am in my 15th year at Chester Area High School. Along with coaching several sports at different levels over the years, I have also spent my time there as the high school social sciences teacher. In that role, I have taught a variety of classes, including Geography, U.S. History, World History, Government, ACT Prep, and several history electives.
ReplyDeleteJayme Freese here - haven't been in the classroom in a few years, but doing this to keep up with my certification. This book sounded interesting and caught my attention, so I'm curious to see what it is all about and see what kinds of things I can put into practice in my profession currently.
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