...I have also been a sports coach. I was born and raised in church/Sunday School/youth group. I have read/studied the Bible personally since elementary school. (read more)
Hi there! I’m Katie and I am a College of Education graduate from Grand Valley State University. My degree certifies me to teach grades K-5 with an emphasis on English/Language Arts. (read more)
...I have a Bachelor’s degree in a Elementary Education from Central Michigan University with a major in math and a concentration in Diagnostic Reading. I have a Master’s degree in the Arts of Teaching from Aquinas College with an Endorsement for Teaching English as a Second Language. I hold a Professional Teaching Certificate through the state of Michigan. (read more)
...I also taught basic math/pre-algebra in the Summer Migrant Program at Fennville Public Schools; all students showed a minimum 35% improvement in operational competency. As an ESL teacher, I raised reading/writing scores a minimum of 25% when measured against normative standards. Additionally, I... (read more)
I am passionate about government, and I enjoy helping others to better understand it. Our system of government, from Congress to city councils, affects everyone. In order to participate effectively as citizens, we have to understand both politics and history. (read more)