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Betsy.Knodel@k12.sd.us
605-387-5161 ext 273 || || media type="custom" key="4062163"
 * * ===My name is Betsy Knodel. I am a teacher at Menno Public School District #33-2 in Menno, South Dakota. I teach 6 - 8 grade reading classes, 6 and 10 grade English/Language Arts classes, Creative Communications, Play Productions, and Contemporary Novels for Menno Public this year. I am also the adviser to the NHS, high school and junior high oral interp, and the director of the one act play. ===
 * ===I love to read, write, scrapbook, quilt, and spend time with my family. I am married and have one child. ===
 * ===I am a proud graduate of Concordia College - St. Paul (now known as Concordia University - St. Paul). ===
 * ===I am a life long learner. I enjoy learning about new things and challenging my students to do the same. This summer, I took classes in DIBELS, CARI, RTI, and attended the Nuts and Bolts Symposium in Denver as well as the MTSS Conference in Chamberlain. ===
 * ===I believe that every child has a right to learn. I encourage my students to do their best and to come in for additional help if needed. If you ever need to contact me, please don't hesitate to call, email, or write to me. === ||
 * **Our Vision** Our students will become productive members of society and lifelong learners. ** Our Mission **
 * The students, staff, school board and community at large will work together and communicate openly.
 * Our curriculum will maintain high academic standards and vocational opportunities.
 * We will provide strong co-curricular activities for students.
 * Implementation of the "Writing to Win" research-based program will improve our students' writing abilities across the curriculum.
 * The Senior Experience will provide graduating seniors with the opportunity to create a product that represents their life experiences. ||

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