Mr. Bangerter My name is Dean Bangerter and I teach Technology Education (Tech. Ed) 6th (T-1), 7th (T-3) and 8th (T-2) at SHMS. I live in Rosemount with my wife and our five children, one still at home and the others in college or working. This is my 29th year teaching at SHMS, I have been here since the school opened up in 1980. My hobbies and interests include snowmobiling, ATV riding, motorcycles, hunting, fishing and reading. |
Ms. Bangerter My name is Krista Bangerter. I have been teaching 6th grade reading here since the building opened! I live in Rosemount with my husband (the Tech Ed teacher) and our five children. Two kids have graduated from college, two more are currently in college and one daughter goes to Rosemount High School. In my spare time I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, watching sporting events (especially hockey & gymnastics), snowmobiling, camping and eating lefsa. |
Mr. Beard"Math Is Power!" I am fortunate enough to begin my 27th year of teaching at Scott Highlands this year. I can't imagine doing anything else. I am inspired every day by the enthusiasm of the students and staff at SHMS. When I am forced to take a break from teaching math, I enjoy reading, golf, watching the Twins, and listening to the Beach Boys. It doesn't get any better than spending time with "the Girls" (wife Lori and daughters Lisa and Katie). |
Mr. DahlHi, my name is Jon Dahl and this is my first year at SHMS. I am new to the school, but not new to the school district. I was a physical education teacher at Dakota Ridge School for 13 years before coming here. I am very excited to be part of a wonderful staff. My wife, Sarah, works in the |
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Ms. McElhinnyMy name is Kelly McElhinny and I am the long-term sub for Ms. Flavin. I am a Special Education teacher for Language Arts and Math. My family consists of my husband and my son. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and traveling. |
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Ms. Hoffmann My name is Jane Hoffmann and I teach American Studies 6, Study Skills 6, and General Music 6. My family consists of my husband and our two dogs, Bingo and Baily. This will be my 25th year of teaching at Scott Highlands. Yes, I’m that old! When I ‘m not teaching, I sing professionally, write books for children (31 published so far), and I’m working on a children’s novel about animals living in a science lab at an elementary school. See you in class! |
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Ms. King Hi! I’m Susan King, Gifted and Talented Coordinator at Scott Highlands Middle School who, as a former English and communications teacher, has now spent the last 13 years serving the needs of our gifted, talented, and exceptionally conscientious adolescents at Scott Highlands Middle School. After leaving my dream job each day, I’m blessed to go home to a wonderful husband and children who are now grown, out of the home and raising families of their own. Of special importance to me presently are my three grand daughters with two more on the way next year; incidentally, by June 2009, I will have five grandchildren under the age of three! Zowie! I also enjoy theater, dance, music, pilates and yoga. A favorite novel of mine is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn; and, lastly, a professional quote that speaks for me from the heart is: “No significant learning can take place without a significant relationship.” |
Ms. Leland This year is my 28th at SHMS, where I have taught everything from Spanish to Reading to Study Skills to English to my absolute favorite, American Studies. My family and I run into former students everywhere, which is a lot of fun. I live in Apple Valley with my husband, two children, and two cats, to which I am allergic. My daughter just graduated from college, and my son is a sophomore at UW-LaCrosse. A highlight from this summer was traveling in Europe with my daughter for 12 days. Other interests include reading and walking with my husband. |
| Mr. Mendenhall | Ms. ReuterMy name is Stephanie Reuter and I teach Physical Education and Health 6, 7, and 8. I live in Lakeville with my husband and two boys. One is three and the other is five. This will be my 10th year teaching at Scott Highlands and I really enjoy it here. My family is very active. We enjoy the outdoors and all sports. We spend a great deal of time golfing and playing baseball. |
| Ms. Ringquist | Mr. SiefkesAs for me Ted Siefkes, I teach 6th grade Science. This will be my 23rd year at SHMS. I also coach many sports like Cross Country, Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, and Baseball in the spring. There are 10 snakes, 4 geckos, a turtle, and fish in my classroom. Outside of school, I like cycling. I race both mountain and road bikes and enjoy getting out as much as possible. I also enjoy many outdoor activities. I have 2 children, 1 cat and a new kitten. |
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Ms. Symonova My name is Vlada Symonova and I teach ELL 6-8 grades. I am originally from the Ukraine. It's my 6th year at SHMS and I love both the students and the staff at this school. I have a husband and two sons. My kids are involved in tons of sports. Their favorites are swimming and baseball. In my spare time I like to swim, draw, and play tennis. |
Ms. Trusty My name is Mollie Trusty and I teach 6th grade English. I live in Apple Valley with my husband and our 3 children. Our 2 boys attend EVHS and our daughter will be at SHMS this year. This will be my 21st year of teaching at SHMS. Time flies when you are having fun. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading and relaxing with my family. |
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Ms. Wareham I am very excited to join the SHMS community for the 2008-2009 school year! This is my 9th year of teaching. Prior to teaching at Scott Highlands, I spent 4 years teaching a variety of subjects at Valley Middle School. This year, I am teaching 6th grade Study Skills, 7th grade Communications, and 8th grade Communications. I have two children. My six-year-old is in first grade this year, and he loves the Minnesota Twins. My energetic three-year-old will be starting preschool very soon! My husband works as an investigator and school liaison officer for the Maple Grove Police Department. Together, we enjoy playing baseball, fishing at the cabin, and going on long walks to the park! I am looking forward to a great school year. |
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OPEN HOUSE is on Thursday, September 17th from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Scott Highlands. Parents and guardians should attend! Please bring with you your student's yellow schedule that you will be following for the evening. You will visit your child's classes, learn about what is going on in the classroom and have a chance to ask questions. It is important for you to attend. Click here for a copy of the information packet you will receive.
WELCOME to Scott Highlands Middle School. Please visit individual teacher's websites to get more information about what is going on in class, classroom calendars, and other helpful material. Make sure to use Moodle and SchoolView frequently to be successful in school.
SCHOOLVIEW is up and running. SchoolView is an on-line way for you and your parents to check your grades for each class. Your parents should have signed up for a SchoolView account at Jamboree. If not, they need to contact Mr. Jim Peterson at 952.423.7581 or jim.peterson@district196.org. As teachers, we assume you and your parents are monitoring this account on a regular basis.