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BA, Concordia College, Moorhead MA, Hamline University, St. Paul Gifted/talented licensure, ISD 728

Mrs. Collins

 

I am married to Dan and have 3 children, Corey, Nathan and Carley. I have been teaching since I was 16, as I was WSI certified and taught swimming lessons and as an adult have taught private lessons.  My first job was kindergarten and since, I have taught every grade preschool-grade 5, as well as coaching 2 different sports at the high school level. 
 
Hobbies: DIYhome improvement projects, playing with my dogs Cooper and Finn,  walks, reading, traveling, planting flowers

FUN FACT: The one thing I said I didn't want as a career was teaching....look what happened!

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BA, Augsburg College MA, St. Mary's UNiversity

Mrs. Hertwig

 
I have lived in Otsego for 11 years with my husband.  We have three kids and a black lab. 
 
Hobbies/Fun Facts: I love doing projects at home and spending time with my family.  I played basketball in college. 

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BS, St. Cloud State University 5-8 Mathematics Endorsement, St. Mary's University

Ms. Mass

I taught for two years in Northeast Minneapolis, and subbed for two years in the Wayzata and Elk River School Districts before coming to work at PVEMS. I live in my new home in Albertville with my husband Justin and 3 year old daughter Riley. We love our two cats, spending time family, and hanging out with the neighbors. I am also a swimmer and love the pool. I taught swimming lessons for years and coached 8-12 year old girls and boys for 2 years. 

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BS, Bemidji State University Master of Reading Mankato State University

Ms. Noetzelman

Ms. Noetzelman (Nitz-el-man)

This is my first year at PVEMS. Before coming to PVEMS I taught for 9 years in the Minneapolis Public Schools as a second and fourth grade teacher.  I attended Bemidji State University for my undergrad and Mankato State for my Masters in Reading. When I am not teaching I am with my husband Chris and twin 3 year olds; Zeke and Zoey. We also have a black lab named Lexi. We enjoy being outside, exploring new parks and also sleeping in.

Fun Fact: When I traveled to Mexico I went swimming with dolphins and was attacked by one!