Monday,  Aug. 5, 2013 • Vol. 15--No. 21 • 3 of 35

2013-2014 Groton Area School District
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Groton Area School District 06-6 - "Mission Statement"
Each school will foster a school climate conducive to learning by encouraging good behavior and citizenship, good attendance, a thirst for knowledge, and high academic standards.  Teachers will employ strategies and approaches to instruction to meet the needs of all children assigned to them.  With proper motivation and instruction, all children can learn!
Teacher Qualifications
All teachers of core academic subjects must hold at least a bachelor's degree, have full state certification, and demonstrate knowledge in the core academic subject they teach.  For information regarding your child's teachers' qualifications, you may contact the superintendent's office at 397-2351.
Certified Staff Changes
Certified staff new to the District include:  Anna Schwan, MS/HS Principal; Sarah Honerman, HS English/Speech Teacher; Susan Fjeldheim, 4th Grade Teacher; Shelby Hendrickson, 5th Grade Teacher; Ashley Seeklander, K-8 Counselor; Lea Kooiman, Elementary Music/Show Choir;  Jill Helvig, Reading Interventionist
• Certified staff reassignments within the District include:  Cara Dennert, 6-12 Technology Teacher

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