The 2019-2020 school year will be my 22nd as a teacher in St. Charles, MN. I attended Bigfork High School (50 miles north of Grand Rapids, MN) and I am also a graduate of Bemidji State University, with a Master’s Degree from Winona State University. Prior to teaching, I worked as a program assistant at The Headwaters Science Center in Bemidji, MN.
My wife Angela and I have been married for 20 years. We have two lovely children, Celia Rose (16) & Riley King (13). We also have a 100 lb. yellow lab named Togo. As a family, we love sports, music, books & comics.
You’ll quickly note that our classroom does reflect upon my personality. Room 117 is home to exotic animals that can be attributed to my experiences working at a science museum. I also play the guitar each morning. And you can expect that we’ll read voraciously, write & draw … And debate the quality of my (our) favorite cartoons!
It is very important that your first grader feel comfortable in the classroom. And getting to know each other is the first step …
“Every child is a unique person and comes to school with their own experiences, interests, learning style, and family history.”
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to introduce myself. I’m very excited to welcome you to our first-grade community!
Hasta Luego,
Mr. Cole
