I enjoy teaching and look forward to each day!
It’s going to be a fun year, full of lots of learning and new adventures!
Personal Mission Statement
As a committed and enthusiastic educator, I will inspire students. My mission is to spark an interest in new subjects and help students of all modalities delve into topics they are already curious about. Through positive encouragement, high expectations, and active participation, my ultimate goal is to make a difference--instilling a love of learning in all areas of life.
As a committed and enthusiastic educator, I will inspire students. My mission is to spark an interest in new subjects and help students of all modalities delve into topics they are already curious about. Through positive encouragement, high expectations, and active participation, my ultimate goal is to make a difference--instilling a love of learning in all areas of life.
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Favorite Author: Andrew Clements
Favorite Website: www.brainpop.com
Favorite Healthy Snack: Fruit, Cheese, Nuts
Favorite Candy: Peanut M&Ms / Snickers
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Color: red
Favorite Restaurant: DiCarlos Pizza and Pasta in Red Bud, IL
Micasa Sub Shop in Red Bud, IL
Bean Tree Cafe in Waterloo, IL and Shorty's Smokehouse in Waterloo, IL
Favorite Movie: I enjoy animated Disney movies, romantic comedies, espionage, action, and historical fiction.
In my free time: I enjoy reading, watching movies, baking, exercising, and going on adventures with my husband and children.
Birthday: December 28
Hometown: Red Bud, Illinois
Currently Live: Waterloo, Illinois
Family: My husband works as a critical care/emergency trauma flight nurse. We have a little boy who wakes up every morning with a smile and ready to have fun. We also have a little girl who brings much joy to each day as she learns new things. My mom is a retired teacher, and my dad is a retired grain farmer. I have one younger brother who is a Lutheran pastor. I also have several nephews and nieces, who are full of energy and love to play.
When I was in 4th Grade: I attended Red Bud Elementary School. My favorite subjects were math and art. (Today these are still two of my favorites!)
High School: I graduated valedictorian from Red Bud High School, Class of 2000
College: I studied elementary education at Southeast Missouri State University. While learning to be a teacher, I was privileged to work in several classrooms including St. John's Lutheran School, Red Bud, IL (1st grade), Jackson South Elementary, Jackson, MO (4th Grade), Shawnee Elementary, Grand Tower, IL (1st grade), Parkview Elementary, Columbia, IL (4th Grade), Rogers Elementary, Waterloo, IL (3rd Grade).
After graduating from SEMO in December 2003, I substitute taught at area schools.
Graduate School: I continued my education by graduating with my Masters Degree in Education from SIUE in May 2008.
Living the dream - teaching 4th grade: In the fall of 2004, I began teaching fourth grade for the Waterloo School District. My first classroom was at Rogers Elementary; in the fall of 2010, I moved to Gardner Elementary. I am SO excited to be part of the 4th grade team at Gardner! More importantly, I’m THRILLED to be your teacher!
http://mziegler4.blogspot.com/2022/07/meet-teacher.html
Click here to see a Meet the Teacher newsletter:
meet_mrs_z_pdf
Favorite Author: Andrew Clements
Favorite Website: www.brainpop.com
Favorite Healthy Snack: Fruit, Cheese, Nuts
Favorite Candy: Peanut M&Ms / Snickers
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Color: red
Favorite Restaurant: DiCarlos Pizza and Pasta in Red Bud, IL
Micasa Sub Shop in Red Bud, IL
Bean Tree Cafe in Waterloo, IL and Shorty's Smokehouse in Waterloo, IL
Favorite Movie: I enjoy animated Disney movies, romantic comedies, espionage, action, and historical fiction.
In my free time: I enjoy reading, watching movies, baking, exercising, and going on adventures with my husband and children.
Birthday: December 28
Hometown: Red Bud, Illinois
Currently Live: Waterloo, Illinois
Family: My husband works as a critical care/emergency trauma flight nurse. We have a little boy who wakes up every morning with a smile and ready to have fun. We also have a little girl who brings much joy to each day as she learns new things. My mom is a retired teacher, and my dad is a retired grain farmer. I have one younger brother who is a Lutheran pastor. I also have several nephews and nieces, who are full of energy and love to play.
When I was in 4th Grade: I attended Red Bud Elementary School. My favorite subjects were math and art. (Today these are still two of my favorites!)
High School: I graduated valedictorian from Red Bud High School, Class of 2000
College: I studied elementary education at Southeast Missouri State University. While learning to be a teacher, I was privileged to work in several classrooms including St. John's Lutheran School, Red Bud, IL (1st grade), Jackson South Elementary, Jackson, MO (4th Grade), Shawnee Elementary, Grand Tower, IL (1st grade), Parkview Elementary, Columbia, IL (4th Grade), Rogers Elementary, Waterloo, IL (3rd Grade).
After graduating from SEMO in December 2003, I substitute taught at area schools.
Graduate School: I continued my education by graduating with my Masters Degree in Education from SIUE in May 2008.
Living the dream - teaching 4th grade: In the fall of 2004, I began teaching fourth grade for the Waterloo School District. My first classroom was at Rogers Elementary; in the fall of 2010, I moved to Gardner Elementary. I am SO excited to be part of the 4th grade team at Gardner! More importantly, I’m THRILLED to be your teacher!