I am so excited for the 2012-2013 school year to begin!!

I have enjoyed the summer break.  Our family started the summer with a short camping trip to Lake McConaughy.  I then spent a couple weeks taking classes for the Primarily Math program.  I read a few books and enjoyed time with my kids.  The remaining time was spent preparing for the school year.

I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know each of the new kindergartners.  I am looking forward to working closely with the families to make this school year an amazing one.

I would like to introduce myself.  My name is Sara Andersson.  I have been teaching with Lincoln Public Schools since October of 1998 when I started subbing throughout the district.  I taught two years at Belmont, spent a year subbing, then began teaching kindergarten at Norwood Park.  I was there until Kooser opened.  This will be my fourth year at Kooser.  I LOVE teaching kindergarten.  The kids (and their families) are amazing, the growth is outstanding and no two days are ever the same.

I earned my undergraduate degree from Nebraska Wesleyan.  I have a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education from Doane College.  I also have a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Doane College.  This past summer I completed a math program through UNL called Primarily Math.  This program has allowed me to obtain a K-3 Math Specialist Certificate.  I truly believe that the best teachers are the ones that are always learning.

I have been married to Roger for nearly 17 years.  We have five children.  Nathan is 14 and will be a freshman at East High.  He will be playing football this fall.  Shanese is 10 and in 5th grade, Vivian is 8 and in 3rd grade and Tabi is 6 and will be in first grade at Pyrtle Elementary.  Our youngest, Brayden is soon to be 4.  We have a very busy house and are always on the go.

Kindergarten is a year packed full of learning and fun.  Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the school (436-1146).  The best times are before or after school or while students are in specials (1-1:50).  I am looking forward to working with you and your students!

Mrs. Andersson