Classmates-Groups

I am a senior majoring in Eled/Sped. I have only been married for a short time since August 7th. Tyler and I do not have any children except for our two cats Meeko and Meme who is a [|Manx] cat. We currently live in Sioux Falls. ||
 * Group 1 - **(Native Americans)** || Photo || Bio ||
 * Ahlers, Gabrielle || [[image:me.jpg width="132" height="194"]] || Hello,
 * Krogstad, Amber M. || [[image:DSC03176.JPG width="164" height="125"]] || Hi, This is my fourth year at [|DSU]. Elementary Education is my major. I grew p on a 400 cow dairy farm a few miles out of Baltic. I graduated from [|Baltic High School]. I have two brothers and one sister. My older brother lives in Florida, my older sister just started Law School, and my little brother is a senior in high school. My mom works at First Premier Bank, and my dad is a dairy farmer. ||
 * Geidel, Tara J. || [[image:34642_1358700936479_1500180194_30893173_7676320_n.jpg width="143" height="202"]] || Hey! I am a junior DSU this year and I am an ELED/SPED major. I am originally from Mitchell and graduated from [|Mitchell High School.]I have an older brother, Tyrel and an older sister, Tiffany. I have one pet and that is my dog Memphis. My dad, Delray lives by Parkston and my mom, Karla and stepdad, Troy still live in Mitchell. ||
 * Jones, Katie J. || [[image:DSC04271.JPG width="127" height="155"]] || I currently reside in Madison, until I finish school. I got married this summer and so my new last name is Aman. I am a Senior at Dakota State with Elementary Education as my major. I am originally from Milbank, SD. ||
 * Lingemann, Kristi D. || [[image:mommaggie.jpg width="127" height="95"]] || I am a senior at Black Hills State University, majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Early Childhood. I have three years of experience working as a paraprofessional in the Special Education Department for two school districts. I am married and have one daughter. I am originally from Kimball, SD but now reside in Spearfish. ||
 * Group 2 - **(African Americans)** ||  ||   ||
 * Jorgensen, Bradi || [[image:bradi2.jpg width="161" height="118"]] || Hello!
 * Jorgensen, Bradi || [[image:bradi2.jpg width="161" height="118"]] || Hello!

My name is Bradi Jorgensen and I am originally from [|Dell Rapids, SD]. I transferred to DSU last year from SDSU and am majoring in Elementary Education with minors in reading and technology. I have a big family including my mom, stepdad, dad, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. We also have 2 cats and a hamster.

I am really excited to become a teacher in a few years! I hope to move to the coast because I love the ocean and warm weather. I love to ride bike, go for walks, go to movies and spend time with my family and friends. ||
 * Knobbe, Jacqueline || [[image:Card_1_025.jpg width="160" height="119"]] || Hey everyone!

I am from the small town of Dodge, NE. I am a junior majoring in ELED/SPED with minors in reading and technology. My family is made up of my parents, my older sister, Abby, and myself. A major part of our lives is agriculture. We own a feedlot, as well as doing a lot of work with horses. I am very excited to become a teacher and look forward to having my own classroom in a few years! || My name is Kelly Kooiman and I am from Edgerton, MN. I am an ELED/SPED major with a coaching certificate in basketball and baseball/softball. I have a 3 year-old son, Jayden. He always manages to keep me on my toes. My family consists of my mom (Teresa), dad(Warren), and brother(Shane). They all reside in Edgerton. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, baking, scrapbooking, being around family and friends, watching sporting events, and fishing. ||
 * Kooiman, Kelly || [[image:NewCut.jpg width="142" height="192"]] || Hello,
 * Leisinger, Tyler || [[image:Tyler.jpg width="130" height="192"]] || Hey,

I currently live in Madison. I am a senior majoring in elementary education. I graduated from [|Chester, SD]. My family has a farm north of Chester. My mom is a nurse and my dad farms. I have two brothers and one sister. My sister Brittany is a Junior in High School this year. My brother Dalton is a Freshmen in High School. My youngest brother Hunter is excited to be entering the Second grade this year. ||
 * Lentsch, Kristin || [[image:http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2232/26/29/1500780056/n1500780056_184436_9279.jpg width="145" height="201" link="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=564091&id=1500780056"]] || Hello,

My hometown is [|Brookings, SD]. I am a junior majoring in elementary education with a math minor. My family consist of my mom, my dad, my brother Kyle, sister in-law Laura, and younger brother Korey. Kyle and Laura recently graduated from SDSU. Korey attends school in the [|Brookings School District].

In the summer I enjoy riding 4-wheeler and fishing. My family goes fishing almost every weekend. Most of the time we don't have very good luck but we have a ton of fun. In the winter I love working on my scrapbook. || Katie Sundermann , and one brother-in-law Adam Sundermann. || [|Alex, 11, and Jackson, 9] ! I have been married to their [|mother], Kristie, for 24 years. My background is in SPED and technology. Looking forward to having you all in this class ! ||
 * Gimbel, Marcella || [[image:100_7591.JPG width="178" height="240"]] || **My name is Marcella Gimbel, but I prefer Marci. I am from [|Hill City, South Dakota]. My hometown is 15 miles from Mt. Rushmore and is in the heart of the Black Hills. I currently attend Dakota State University for Elementary Education and Special Education. My ideal teaching location would be in a small town that’s school district is friendly and personable. I hope to teach first grade someday, but for now I will take any job opportunity I get after graduation. I will graduate in December (2011). I love teaching and being around children. In Madison I dedicate my time to volunteer at St. Thomas Elementary School in the second and third grade classroom, at the [|Community Center (After School Program)], as a Recess Aide at both Elementary Schools, and as childcare provider for a local church in Madison. My life revolves around children and pursing my degree as a teacher. Some of my hobbies include reading, writing, taking pictures, hanging with friends, texting, being with my family, working with kids, cooking, being outside, quilting, watching movies, and going on walks. One of the many things on my bucket list is to travel to Honduras to be a teacher that teaches the children of Honduras English so that they may have more opportunities for the future. Life is Good. **** J ** ||
 * Group 3 - **(Spanish Americans)** ||  ||   ||
 * Sanderson, Kyle T. || [[image:kylesr.jpg width="160" height="103"]] || Hi, I am Kyle Sanderson, I am from Flandrau South Dakota. I graduated from [|Flandreau] in 2006. My major is Elementary Education. I was on the [|cross country]and [|track]team for 4 years here. My mom Lisa works as the business manager at the school. My dad Todd is a famer. Amy is my youngest sibling who is a freshman in high school. And my brother [|Scott]is a sophmore at St. Cloud State University where he plays baseball. ||
 * Schneider, Sara || [[image:P7160137.JPG width="116" height="89"]] || I currently live in Madison. I'm originally from Parker, SD, which is about 40 minutes straight south of here. My major is ELED with a minor in reading. This is my 4th year here. I have 4 more semesters here, and I cannot wait to be to done, I'm so excited to be a teacher! I hope to someday to teach on a reservation. I have 2 sisters Crystal Schneider and
 * Schneider, Sara || [[image:P7160137.JPG width="116" height="89"]] || I currently live in Madison. I'm originally from Parker, SD, which is about 40 minutes straight south of here. My major is ELED with a minor in reading. This is my 4th year here. I have 4 more semesters here, and I cannot wait to be to done, I'm so excited to be a teacher! I hope to someday to teach on a reservation. I have 2 sisters Crystal Schneider and
 * Schrank, Trisha || [[image:IMG_2413.JPG width="112" height="203"]] || Hello- I live in Madison, but originally from Corsica, SD. I am in my 4th year at DSU majoring in elementary and special education. I am the middle child and the only daughter to the greatest parents, Mick and Jodi. My younger brother, Matt attends school at DSU as well. I hold a liscense in Cosmetology as well and can't wait to get into my own classroom! ||
 * Van Dyke, Melissa A. || [[image:IMG_1589.JPG width="159" height="120"]] || Hi! I currently live in Madison for my last year of college classes before student teaching. I am originally from Worthington, MN area. I graduated from Sibley-Ocheyedan High School. In the picture is my boyfriend, Jeffrey, and my Rottweiler puppy, Rocky. He pretty much is our kid. I am majoring in El. Ed. I would like to teach younger elementary students in the future. ||
 * Walther, Brian || [[image:bri.jpg width="130" height="141" align="center"]] || I live in Madison but am originally from Mobridge, SD. I've been married for 20 years. My wife, Melissa, and I have 4 children (Scott, 19; Amanda, 15; Robert, 10; & Mark, 7). My major is ELED/SPED and my goal is to teach at the middle school level. I've worked as a professional wrestler for the last 19 years and promote pro wrestling events throughout North and South Dakota (NWA Dakota Pro Wrestling). I'm getting ready to retire as an active wrestler within the next year or two so I look forward to start a new phase in my life as an educator after I retire from wrestling. ||
 * Dr. Fiegen || [[image:Picture_29.jpg width="160" height="120"]] || I live in Sioux Falls and I am just finished my 12th year at DSU. I have two boys,
 * Dr. Fiegen || [[image:Picture_29.jpg width="160" height="120"]] || I live in Sioux Falls and I am just finished my 12th year at DSU. I have two boys,