Mrs. Thow is a 1st and ^2nd  split classroom teacher at Como Park Elementary. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. Prior to teaching in Saint Paul Public Schools District in 2004, Mrs. Thow taught at a charter school for three years. She started as an  intermediate teacher at Como Park Elementary and gradually moved down to the primary grades where she has been for the last decade.

Mrs. Thow currently lives in the Twin Cities with her family and one fancy goldfish.  In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family doing a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, boating, and gardening. 

Como Park Elementary has been like a second home to Mrs. Thow for many years.  She loves working the students, families and staff.  Como Park Elementary is passionate about building a community of lifelong learners and she takes pride in being a part of the school’s mission and vision.

"Education is not the preparation for life; education is life itself."

                               - John Dewey