About

__About Mrs. Schmidt__
I received my bachelor’s in education with an emphasis in mathematics from the University of Iowa in 2009. I taught a 3 rd /4th grade multi-age class at Hoover Elementary in Iowa City for one year. This will be my second year teaching with WAPS.
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I enjoy baking and cooking every chance I get. In the fall my favorite thing to do is cheer on my Chicago Bears! As of recent my biggest interest is fixing up my new house and yard.
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I am originally from the Chicago suburbs which is where my parents still live. I have one sister and one brother. I recently married the love of my life, Sam Schmidt, who teaches math at Winona State University. I don’t have any kids (yet!) but I do have a miniature Daschund, Buddy.
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I applied for the STEM faculty position because I believe in giving students a chance to learn in a new way. Having students learn in a hands-on, inquiry based environment, I believe, will help them to be creative and independent thinkers.
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I am most excited about the opportunities we will be able to provide for our students. The resources we will have access to provide us with the opportunity to give students unique experience and to learn in a new and exciting way.
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STEM is a new K-4 choice program emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics--as a way of knowing and understanding our world using hands-on, investigative approach to teaching and learning all subjects.
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