Suzy Wintjen

English Language Development (ELD)

(503)738-5161

 

swintjen@seasidek12.org

 

Where did you go to school?
I went to Cannon Beach Elementary, Broadway Middle School, Seaside High School, and Pacific University.
How long have you been teaching and what grade level?
This will be my 29th year teaching.  I have taught kindergarten, a first/second grade blend, second grade, fifth grade, Title I Reading and Math, and now ELD.
What's your favorite subject to teach?
Reading and Writing!
What was your favorite subject when you were in school?
Reading and history
Who was your favorite teacher & why? or What made you want to become a teacher?
Even in elementary school I knew I wanted to be a teacher.  When I had the opportunity in high school to help teach at Outdoor School, it was clear that was the right decision for me! 
Favorite hobby?
I love to run, read, and bake!
Favorite book?
Anything by Jane Kirkpatrick
Favorite coffee drink?
American with cream - iced if it's hot outside!
If I had an extra $10 to spend on your classroom, I would buy:
Sticky notes
If I had an extra $10 to spend on myself, I would buy:
Coffee or dark chocolate
If I could pick a gift card to any store/restaurant, I would choose:
McMenamins 
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