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University of Minnesota - B.A. Elementary Education Minor in Science Education M.A. Elementary Education Hamline University - Urban Teaching Certificate International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Program for Curriculum Instruction
Mr. Knowland
HELLO! and WELCOME!
I am so excited for the start of another great year of learning, growing and most importantly FUN!
Here's a little bit about me:
This is my 5th year at Highland Park, but my 12th year in 2nd grade (13th if you count my first time though when I was 8).
I realized I wanted to be an elementary teacher when I was a senior in high school and I took a class that placed me in a 3rd grade classroom. I instantly fell in love with the process of helping young learners discover more about the world around them.
I love camping! I am an Eagle scout and spent 12 years of my life camping at least once a month, every month...even in the winter.... even when it was -40!
I graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and a minor in Science education for grades K-8. I returned to the University of Minnesota to complete my Masters Degree in Elementary education and also earned a masters certificate in Urban Education from Hamline University.
During the summer I am either working on home projects or driving around the country. I have visited 49 states (Louisiana is my last state to visit) and 8 territories of Canada. I also spend most of my summers doing Daddy Daycare for my son Marco. We like to go to splash pads, bike rides along the river and playing at the park.
I am looking forward to another great year in 2nd grade!
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Please feel free to contact me with an questions / comments / concerns.
