Kristina DePorre

Education:

-Bachelor’s Degree with a Major in Elementary Education and a Minor in Language Arts from Michigan State University

-Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Reading from Augustana University

Endorsements:

-Professional Teaching Certificate 

K-5 All Subject Areas

6-8 Language Arts 

-TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Teaching Experience:

-Third Grade Teacher (5 years) 

-Fifth Grade Teacher (1 year)

-Fourth Grade Teacher (1 year internship)

Personal Statement:

         My decision to pursue a career in education is a result of my passion for working with children and my desire to have a positive impact on the life of a child. My goal as a teacher is to instill a passion for life-long learning and a love for Christ within my students while providing them with an educational environment that is encouraging, supportive, and positive. I strive to help my students gain confidence in themselves and to reach their fullest potential through embracing the gifts God has blessed them with. I am inspired by the family like atmosphere at St. Mary and I am honored to be a part of it.