About the Teacher

NAME: Mrs. Thompson
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SCHOOL: Centennial Elementary

CLASS: First Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: 763-792-5360


I have been teaching for about 14 years. I love teaching 1st grade!  I 
absolutely love the cute things that 1st graders say and do, and I LOVE to 
see the growth in them from the beginning of the year to the end.  You might 
think that after so much time teaching first grade that I might be sick of 
it, but no way!  Each year I learn more about children, and I am constantly 
changing what I do based on what I am learning.

I live in Blaine with my two daughters and my husband.  I have one daughter 
entering high school and one entering 5th grade here at Centennial..  I love 
our district so much that I open enroll them here!  I love to do anything creative.  I love to 
stamp cards, knit, make beaded jewelry, and create fun activities for the 
smartboard and on the computer for school.  I also LOVE to read, attend and 
volunteer at church,, exercise, play volleyball with my family, go camping, 
and play games and cards with my friends and family.

Also, I have developed a passion for missionary work.  I had the privilege of 
going on my 3rd mission trip this summer. My mission work began in Nicaragua during the 
summer of 2010, and this summer I went on my 2nd trip to Haiti in July, along with a small group 
of others from my church.  There, we delivered water to people living in Cite Soleil, as well 
as served at a few orphanages, served the "orphaned" elderly there, and at a home for sick and 
dying children. I can't wait to go back!

Now, I get to spend an amazing year with a great group of kids at school!  
How lucky am I?  I am looking forward to a wonderful year!