Being a leader means being a great listener. These students are pros at:
🤝 Listening before speaking
💡 Valuing others' ideas
💙 Showing Farr West kindness
Way to go, Falcons! Our school spirit is soaring!
Mrs. Mattsson: I have been married 29 years this summer to my husband Brían. We have three daughters two son in laws and a cute grandson Harvey. When I’m not teaching, I am playing pickle ball, hiking, golfing or reading.
Mrs. Larsen: In previous lives I have been a Quizno's cup mascot, a graphic designer, a marketing rep for a family business, and a guest on local talk shows. None of these other jobs were fulfilling enough, as my main dream has always been to be a teacher. I finally got to begin my dream three years ago and have been loving every minute of it!
Mrs. Strebel: I have 3 kids, Samantha, Carston, and Ethan. I love the outdoors: Camping, hiking, relaxing, and reading a good book!!!
Mr. Skoubye: My wife Angee and I have two sons and a daughter that are in middle school and high school . I love spending time with them and being outdoors. Most of my students know that I love building trailers, fishing and camping.
Mrs. Doutre loves all things water. Swimming, boating, floating rivers, kayaking, etc.
Mrs. Calder loves Dr. Pepper, the color yellow, and summertime.
Coach Lindy loves nerdy stuff and cooking shows. She is a die hard Harry Potter fan!
Mrs. Hipwell loves to travel, read, concerts, and spending time with her family.
Coach George loves coaching and watching her kids play sports. She also enjoys art, photography, shopping, and making memories with the people she loves most.
Meet Our Kindergarten Team:
Between the three of us we have 3 bachelors degrees, one masters, and 6 endorsements. We have taught at least 1, 841 students and 45 years of teaching experience. Mrs. Crockett loves to read and craft. Mrs. Hardin loves to read, cook, and travel. Mrs. Wild loves to read and go to concerts. We all love to sleep and sit in silence after a long day. ;)
The Second Grade Squad: Master’s Degrees & Many Miles Traveled
In Second Grade, we’ve reached "Peak Educator" status. We all have our Master’s Degrees, we all live for a good book, and if there is a plane taking off, one of us is probably on it.
Official Team Stats
• Education Level: Overqualified and highly caffeinated.
• Travel Status: Always have a suitcase packed.
• Probably Daydreaming About: All things Disney, the beach, or the next mountain getaway.
The Team Roster
• Mrs. Bardin (The Dog Mom on the Run): Mrs. Bardin is officially in the "Retirement Countdown" phase. She’s trading in lesson plans for playtime with her two dogs. If you see her smiling extra wide, it’s because she’s dreaming of her first Monday morning without an alarm clock!
• Ms. Mason (The "I’m Back!" Specialist): Ms. Mason actually retired once, but apparently, she missed the sound of pencil sharpeners too much. She came back for more because she’s full of fun and clearly glutton for punishment.
• Mrs. Nishikawa (The Math Magician): Mrs. Nishikawa has a secret talent for making math and engagement look easy. She can turn a long division problem into a party, which is a level of charisma the rest of us are still trying to figure out.
• Miss Porter (The Baseball Scout): Miss Porter has been to more baseball games than most professional umpires. If life is a playing field, she’s definitely the MVP (Most Valuable Professional-at-watching-sports).
• Mrs. Minnoch (The Ultimate Dance Mom): When Mrs. Minnoch isn't traveling or creating maximum engagement in her classroom, she’s logged 1,000 miles traveling to her daughter’s dance competitions. She’s the only one on the team who can manage a classroom and a rhinestone emergency at the same time.
Together, we have taught more than 1,300 students, with a combined total of 56 years of teaching.
Mrs. Abbey loves baking, playing games, and singing.
Mrs. LeFevre loves reading, playing sports, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Weaver loves going to Disney World.
Mrs. Galant loves the outdoors and traveling.
So far this year we have served 38,956 lunches with a combined total of 62 years of experience.
Mrs. Fischer Loves fall time and camping
Mrs. Hadley Likes growing her own food and doing puzzles
Mrs. Harper Is a sports and Army Mom
Mrs. Sharp Loves to play Zelda and D & D on the VR with her husband
Mrs. Kruger Loves to cross stitch and garden
Meet our 5th grade team:
Together, we have taught more than 1,000 students, with a combined total of 37 years here at Farr West.
Collectively, we hold 5 bachelor's degrees, 4 master's degrees, and have 7 endorsements.
Miss Brown loves any outdoor activity in the sunshine.
Mrs. Wilcox loves reading and listening to music.
Mrs. Pfister loves reading and trying unique foods.
Mrs. Gibson loves all things Disney.
Mrs. Hansen loves baking sourdough and organizing.
We’re officially on winter break! 🗓️ Mark your calendars: We’ll see you back on January 5th! Stay safe and stay chilly, Falcons! 🦅💙
Encourage your student to keep exploring their creative side! We love seeing their amazing ideas come to life. 🎨 #FarrWestFalcons #PTA #ReflectionsContest
Catch them live next week!
What: Farr West Choir Performance
When: Tuesday, December 16th
Where: Fremont High School (Doors open 5:45 PM)
See you there! 🎤 #GoFalcons #FarrWestElementary #ChoirLife #MustSee
Monday: Team Festive (Red) or Team Grinch (Green)? You decide!
Tuesday: Deck the Halls with your favorite Christmas sweater!
Wednesday: Let it SNOW! Wear as much WHITE as you can.
Thursday: Night Before Christmas—rock your coziest pajamas.
Friday: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree with all your favorite accessories!
Let's show off that amazing Farr West spirit! Go Falcons! 💙
