Michelle simon

First-grade STEAM teacher, certified in STEM education, Goethe Institut TOP fellow alumni, masters in reading and language, Perpich arts integration alumni, mom

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

We are so excited & grateful for our guest reader & JA Volunteer ⁦@domkorbel⁩ in 1A! Thank you for reading to us on this beautiful day! #owatonnaproud #mckinleystrong

[Justin Kiel @jm_kiel]

Warm Demanders!

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

Exploring habitats at the Minnesota Zoo on a beautiful day! #mckinleystrong #owatonnaproud

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

Loving EcoTime activities and being outside in the beautiful nature center for morning meeting! Life is good. #jeffersfoundation #outdoorlearning #STEM #mckinleystrong

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

Friday’s Reading Round-About ! We love Fridays! Students choose - reading aloud to friends, sharing something from home, or another talent (singer-song writing) they’ve been working on this week! #mckinleystrong

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

We celebrated March madness with our 5the grade buddies! We expanded our math and engineering skills building basketball shooters and tracking makes and misses of our favorite team! #mckinleystrong #STEM

[Scott Noet @Fermentedferret]

Great morning in Cleveland with NCHE exec. dir. @jessellison talking Pirates & Punks- lessons in youth activism for middle schoolers. Thanks to the attendees for the energy & questions. @TOPTeachGermany @Owatonna_MS #owatonnaproud
@historyed #nche2024

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

Exploring maps! We will become cartographers. #mckinleystrong

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

Thank You Dom Korbel @CPSteeleCounty for being our JA volunteer again this year! He taught us about the importance of community, maps, and using our talents to help each other.

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

So true! ❤️

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

The process of learning:
1⃣Challenging experiences
2⃣Opportunities to practice
3⃣Creative conversations
4⃣Time for reflection

Ideas via Charles Jennings
#Sketchnote via @tnvora

[TOP @TOPTeachGermany]

Learn about topics including renewable energy ☀️ and how #Germany 🇩🇪 is working towards a more sustainable future on a #TOPstudytour.

Applications will be online soon: https://t.co/IpS9qTNUDD

#TOPteachGermany 🛫

[Owatonna Girls Basketball Boosters @OwaGirlsBBall]

Mark your calendars and come out to watch some girls hoops at the new OHS gym.

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

Election Day in 1A
Preparing for the big cookie debate and vote! #mckinleystrong
#owatonnaproud

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

Sharing our love of reading & writing with each other! We love Fridays! #mckinleystrong #owatonnaproud

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

Together again! 😊#weallbelong #mckinleystrong #owatonnaproud

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

A run in the clouds before breakfast! We’re grateful for every day together. It’s been a great week exploring and investigating. #mckinleystrong

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

@StemMcKinley Wow! Landry, I’m so proud of you!

[McKinley Elementary School @StemMcKinley]

Join us for this great event - come help support Sawyer (2nd Grader at McKinley). #mckinleystrong

[Michelle simon @digmasimon]

@CPSteeleCounty @domkorbel @JAOwatonnaArea Two amazing servant - leaders in Owatonna!