New faces at New London elementary schools
Three new teachers were added since the Press Star ran its new teacher story in the Aug. 22 issue.
Carissa Leahy
Assignment: First grade teacher at Readfield Elementary School..
Education: UW-Eau Claire.
Work experiences: First teaching job.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
My favorite part about teaching is watching students learn and grow throughout the year. What a gift it is to learn!
What are your goals for this school year?
To grow and learn together as a classroom and as a teacher.
Jessica Jacobson
Assignment: Special education teacher for Readfield Elementary School.
Education: UW-Oshkosh.
Work experience: Four years at Green Bay Area Public Schools.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Relationships with students, families and staff.
What are your goals for this school year?
Continue learning and growing as I take on new challenges and inspire students to love learning.
Jennifer VanderHeiden
Assignment: Kindergarten teacher at Parkview Elementary School.
Education: UW-Oshkosh dual elementary and early childhood special education.
Work experiences: Six years at Fox Valley Autism and one year of 4-k.
Hometown: Menasha.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Making relationships with my students.
What are your goals for this school year?
Have all my students be successful learners and grow with them.