Updated at: 04/30/2009 5:05 PM
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Anne Krafthefer
5th Grade Teacher
Rockridge/Lester Park, Duluth
Teaching for 32 years
WHY SHE WAS NOMINATED:
Mrs. Krafthefer is an "astounding teacher." She looks for interesting ways to reinforce the subject she is teaching. Whether it is taking kids to a movie to help enrich the book they just read, meeting with students and families outside of school to deal with issues or having kids make a quilt to help with geometry concepts. Classes help with a large quilt made as a service learning project. (The larger quilt in this picture was given to a child attending Camp Heartland.) Mrs. Krafthefer deserves to "get acknowledgement for the love, time and commitment she gives to each of her students."
WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE HER:
Exceptional. Loving. Determined. Selfless. "Teacher of the Year." |
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MORE ABOUT ANNE KRAFTHEFER: |
| What is your most memorable moment as an Educator? |
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"My most memorable moments as a teacher happen when a child has worked so hard, and gives me that look that says, "I understand!" It is my pleasure to see that look many, many times in a school year, with many different children." |
| If you could pass along one piece of wisdom, what would it be? |
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"Effort = Outcome. The time and care invested in yourself and others is yours to keep forever." |
| If you weren't an educator what would you be? |
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"Unhappy…I love my work!" |
| What do you do during summer vacation? |
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"Reflect on the previous school year, spend time with family and friends and prepare for the new students coming in the door in September." |
| Personal Information: |
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Mrs. Krafthefer is the third generation of teachers in her family. She and husband Fabian have 4 children... Holly (husband Eric), Matthew, Emilee and Pete. Holly and Matthew are also teachers... making them a four generation "teaching family." The Krafthefer's have a grandson named Gabriel. Mrs. Krafthefer enjoys quilting, reading and gardening. |
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