Who's New to Northfield's Classrooms?—Part 5

Each year several new teachers come to Northfield schools. This school year, Northfield Patch introduced you to the new teachers in classrooms with brief profiles. This is the final batch.

Stephani Parlin
School:
Grade level/subject: Special education—level 2-3 EBD
Last job: Lyle Public Schools
Education: St. Cloud State University
Hometown: Austin, MN
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and friends
Why I am a teacher: I am a teacher because I enjoy working with children and enjoy making a difference in my students' lives.

Lauren Zwolenski
School: Bridgewater Elementary
Grade level/subject: Second grade
Last job: Paraprofessional at Faribault High School
Education: College of St. Benedict
Hometown: Northfield
Hobbies: Playing violin, exercising, shopping, learning
Why I am a teacher: I love kids and I love to learn.

Karleen Sherman
School: and Bridgewater elementaries
Grade level/subject: Special education—Resource Room
Last job: Resource Room—Harriet Bishop Elementary in Savage
Education: Wartburg College—BA
Hometown: Apple Valley
Hobbies: Spending time with my daughter, husband and dog!
Why I am a teacher: I love working with children and watching them grow and learn new skills.

Tina Holum
School:
Grade level/subject: ESL
Last job: Aspen Academy Charter School
Education: BA sociology/criminology, MA teaching—ESL
Hometown: Eagan
Hobbies: Yoga, kayaking, hiking, camping
Why I am a teacher: I am driven by the achievement gap and providing equal access to education for ELLs.

Emily Waage
School: Greenvale Park Elementary
Grade level/subject: Kindergarten
Last job: Bridgewater long-term sub
Education: St. Thomas, St. Scholastica
Hometown: Duluth
Hobbies: Playing volleyball, running, traveling
Why I am a teacher: I have always enjoyed working with children and love sharing my love for learning.