4th Grade Instructor Email Phone: (715)247-4848, Ext. 720 Hello Families!
I have been teaching in Somerset since 1997. I have three daughters (Alexis, Abbie, and Sophia) and one son (Reece). My husband Chris and I live in New Richmond. I grew up in Bayfield, WI and enjoy spending time there. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, watching sports, four wheeling, and doing jigsaw puzzles or paint by number.
I enjoy watching my students grow each year. It is amazing to see how they develop their readiness for middle school during their last elementary year. I try to help students gain confidence in areas they may not feel comfortable with. I have a passion for what I do and strive to find innovative, interactive ways to involve my students. I love when my energy for what I am teaching is matched by my student's eagerness to learn.
In my experience, students grow the most when they know that both their teacher AND parents support their education. Education has evolved to a place where some parents don't feel comfortable with new strategies, and THAT IS OKAY! Read with them, look over their schoolwork to the best of your ability, ask them how their day was, and contact me when you have questions. Show them we are a team and their biggest cheerleaders!
I love looking back at the end of the school year and helping students reflect on just how much they've grown in just one school year. My hope for each student is to send them to 5th grade with a better base than when they came to me and build their confidence that they are ready to take the leap to become middle schoolers. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you and your family!
Sincerely,
Toni Polfus