5th Grade

Fifth grade is laying the foundations for the learning of each subject.  Students are beginning to internalize; grammar and parts of speech for language arts, fraction and decimal operations in math, basic concepts of art, and learning how to Know, Love and Serve the Lord in religion. 

Classroom Saint: St. Jude

Education:  Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Education from the University of Minnesota.

Began Teaching In: 2008

Been at SVDP Since: 2009

Roles at SVDP: Fifth and Sixth Grade Math Teacher, Fifth Grade Religion, After School Enrichment and Tutoring.

"Fifth grade is the magic year!  Kids at this age still have a childlike innocence and curiosity that I want to cherish and prolong as long as possible.  They are forming long-term impressions about their faith, education, and mathematics, and I strive to create positive experiences as a whole. My goal is to have my students prepared to tackle life's                                                           challenges with a positive, confident, and determined attitude."    

Classroom Saint: Our Lady of Fatima

Education: Bachelor of Science from Butler University

Began Teaching In: 2003

Been at SVDP Since:  2016

Roles at SVDP: Fifth Grade Language Arts Teacher and Sixth Grade Reading Teacher. 

I love teaching 5th and 6th graders because by this age, the students have evolved into such independent thinkers and are always striving to know "more".  They still get excited about new ideas and projects and their sense of humor keeps me laughing everyday!  I hope that my classroom will be a warm environment for students to get lost in a good book and a place where they can foster their creative writing skills.

Classroom Saint: 

Education: Bachelor of Arts from University of St. Thomas

Began Teaching In: 2016

Been at SVDP Since:  2017

Roles at SVDP: Fifth Grade Teacher Social Studies and Science

I love to be a guide to students and their acheivements.  It is the best feeling when I see a student discover new things and find where their talents lie.