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Michelle Gerritsen

Fifth Grade

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

Confucius

The Best Parts of My Job

I love when my students realize that learning is fun and enjoyable!
Learning to do hard things and give it your best!
Finding new ways to teach and engage my students in the classroom.
Reading books I don’t have time for right now!

My Favorites

My family and my puppies
Watching my daughter dance
Cheering on my son
The beach
Matilda and Red Kayak
Summer
Technology
Learning
Trying to Garden
Baked Goods
Vanilla and Lime Coke

What I Do For Fun

Spending time at dance competitions and soccer games
Planning trips that I hope to enjoy one day
Relax at home with my family

My Education

Graduate of Clearfield High School
Bachelor of Elementary Education Grades 1-8 (Weber State University)
Master of Reading Instruction (Grand Canyon University)
Level II Math Endorsement
LETRS Certified

Grades Taught

5th Grade

Years in Education

I started teaching in 2004.

Where I Have Taught

Midland Elementary for 15 years
Orchard Springs Elementary