Archive for 2014

Jaime Quam Winchell ’02

Major: K-6 Elementary Education, 5-8 Math, with a Coaching Minor What have you been doing since graduation, e.g. employment, education, family, etc., and any future goals.  I started my career teaching Kindergarten at Goodhue Elementary School. I then worked for the Goodhue Education District as a contracted substitute for Preschools, Level 3, 4 & 5 SPED […]

Kristen Wilking ’06

Major: Elementary Education What have you been doing since graduation, e.g. employment, education, family, etc., and any future goals.  I was lucky enough to snag a position in the same Shakopee elementary school I did my student teaching at through Gustavus. Since then, I’ve taught first grade, second grade, and fifth grade. Last year, I was […]

Kayla Traetow ’15

Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am from Sherburn, MN small town 15 miles north of the Iowa border. My parents names are Judy and David. I have two siblings- a sister Danielle and a brother Jon. My sister has three wonderful boys who I am proud to be there aunt. I have two […]

Brittany Erickson (Holm) ’11

Major: Secondary Life Science Major What have you been doing since graduation, e.g. employment, education, family, etc., and any future goals.  I’m in my fourth year of teaching at Wheaton Area Schools.  It is a small school district.  I teach a wide variety of classes: life science 7, earth science 8, physical science, biology, chemistry, and […]

Elizabeth Anderson ’15

Tell us a little bit about yourself: My name is Elizabeth Anderson and I am a senior at Gustavus. I am originally from St. Peter and graduated from St. Peter High School in 2011. Growing up I was involved in swimming, speech, choir, band and 4-H. I also grew up on a seed corn farm just […]

Megan Allen ’15

Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am from Duluth, MN. I love to read, Nordic ski, hike, and spend time with my family outdoors “up north”. Why did you choose Education? I chose teaching because I want a job that will allow me to make a difference in the lives of others. I come from […]

Nicole Schwarz ’15

Tell us a little bit about yourself: My name is Nicole Schwarz and I am a Social Studies Teaching and History double major. I am originally from Andover, MN, where I have lived my entire life before coming to Gustavus. Growing up, I lived with both of my parents, my brothers Matt & Ben, and my […]

EDU 246 Science Conference!

Students from EDU 246 (Science for Elementary Educators) invited science and math methods (EDU 371/373) students to their science conference today. The science students shared their experimental design projects that included bread mold,  breakfast choices by Gustavus students, and hydration and exercise. It was a fun and interactive event!

Carly Klass ’15

Tell us a little bit about yourself: I love to be outside doing just about anything. I enjoy running, hiking, playing softball and tennis.  I have one older sister that graduated from Gustavus and my mom and dad.  I graduated from Richfield, MN Why did you choose Education? My mom has been a 4th grade teacher for […]