NAME:
Ms. Carolyn Ragatz
SCHOOL:
Andersen Elementary, Chandler AZ
CLASS:
6th Grade CATS
VOICE MAIL:
480-812-6060
This is my 10th year teaching in the Gifted program in Chandler USD, where I
have taught 3rd through 6th grade at three different schools. Before moving
to Arizona, I taught 4th and 5th grade in Torrance, CA. I have been in
education for over twenty years. Besides classroom teaching, I have
taught at two universities, supervised student teachers, mentored beginning
teachers, given workshops for teachers and parents at neighboring districts
and conferences, and served as a District Gifted Program Coordinator. I have
a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education, Gifted and ELL Endorsements.
I have two gifted sons who also attend Chandler schools. I enjoy spending
time with my family, traveling, reading, crafts, and Broadway musicals. I
collect Winnie the Pooh items and you will find my classroom, house, and car
littered with items. I live and am involved in the Chandler community
with my husband, children, and Rhodesian Ridgeback, Draco.
Trivia:
Collections: Winnie-the-Pooh, magnets
Favorite Colors: yellow & purple
Hobbies: scrapbooking, sewing, crocheting, reading
Favorite Food Places: Starbucks, Paradise Bakery, Jamba Juice, Firebirds, PF
Changs, Chilis
Favorite Foods: any I don't have to cook : ), ice cream, See's candy, really
good cookies (Paradise Bakery, Mrs. Fields)
Music: An eclectic mix: some of my favorites are: Broadway Musicals, Harry
Connick Jr., Jimmy Buffett, pop, big band...
Favorite Flower: Gerbert Daisy, Sunflower
Favorite Books: mystery
My goal is to provide meaningful learning experiences for my students. I
strive to challenge my students to think and create in different ways.
I encourage them to stretch themselves in new ways and to strive towards
excellence. We will explore our curriculum in many ways and it is my hope
that my students develop the desire and skills to be life long learners.
