Mrs. Dernbach
Name: | Michele Dernbach | |
Subjects/Grades taught: | Grade 1 | |
How many years teaching? | 16 years | |
How many years at SSPP? | 13 years | |
What do you love most about teaching at SSPP? | I love that I can teach where my three children attend school. I love the family atmosphere, and of course the wonderful students. I love the camaraderie between our teachers! | |
Awards/Accolades: | B.S. Elementary Education- Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Mom of 3 children, 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, member of the committee to re-write the 1st grade Social Studies curriculum, and a 5th year STREAM teacher | |
Favorite book: | Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson | |
Favorite food: | Mac and Cheese, Lasagna (pretty much any food coated in cheese!) | |
Favorite movie: | Top Gun/Soul Surfer/Mr. Holland’s Opus- hard to choose just one! I enjoy movies that show characters overcoming adversity. | |
Favorite lesson or theme you teach: | I love teaching my bat and butterfly units. I love incorporating all subject areas into these themes, especially poetry! |