Mrs. Justine Wolgemuth

Grade 5

Classroom 151

Justine_Wolgemuth@whps.org

Intro

This is my fourth year teaching at Wolcott.  I began my teaching career in Tucson, Arizona where I taught for five years.  When I got married my husband and I moved to California where  I taught middle school for two years before moving to Connecticut.  I absolutely love teaching here.  My colleagues are amazing, supportive and creative in all that they do and the community  is supportive and encouraging and the students are the reason that I teach.  Everyday I go home with a wonderful story to share.  There is simply no place like this anywhere; this is my second home.

Educational Background:

  • Northern Arizona University, M.A. in Bilingual/Multicultural Education
  • Augustana College, B.A. in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development

Hobbies & Interests:

When I'm not busy at school I enjoy hiking, bike riding, reading, baking, and spending time with my family and friends.

Pets:

The cutest dog in the world!

Travel:

I love to explore new places and visit old favorites.  Last summer my husband , my dog, and I drove across the country to visit family and fiends and we saw the Grand Canyon for the first time. I welcome any suggestions of wonderful places to visit as we are new to this area.

Some of My Favorite Children's Books:

  • Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
  • Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien

Favorite treats:

  • homemade cookies
  • brownies
  • chips and salsa (from AZ)
  • pie