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Debra Schultz
Christ Lutheran School
Zumbrota, MN

I'm originally from WI, but I've lived in MN for most of my life. Since my goal from childhood was to be a Wisconsin Synod Lutheran elementary school teacher, I attended our synod's preparatory high school (Martin Luther Academy) and college (Dr. Martin Luther College) in New Ulm, MN. Upon graduation from college, I was assigned to Christ Lutheran School, Zumbrota, MN, where I am now in my 27th year of teaching.

I've had various opportunities to teach elsewhere, but I'm very happy and satisfied with decision to remain in Zumbrota. The past 26 1/2 years have been happy, fulfilling, and certainly not boring. Currently, and for most of my teaching years, I have taught grades 3-5 in a combined, self-contained classroom. I also work with students of all ages in our school's and church's music programs. We've had computers in the classroom for many years, and since we've never had a paid "technology" staff person, I've also had to develop skills in that area.

Joann Wood
Masters, Education

I received my Bachelors degree in Special Education from Buffalo State University in New York twelve years ago. Since then I have completed my Masters in Educational Research. Becoming a special education teacher was a dream come true for me. I always knew that teaching was what I wanted to do and realized through personal experience the challenges and great rewards of teaching students who learn differently. I made it my personal mission as a teacher to get to know each of my students personally and let them know they mattered to me.

I have always been a proponent of learning styles and have taught reading decoding using multi-sensory techniques. As a member of the Board of advsiors at WizardsSpell, I am able to contribute my theories and opinions on how to best incorporate these into the product. You can read more about my theories and research by clicking here.

I have been married for 4 years, and recently became a Mom, with the birth of my daughter Ella. This year I am spending home with her, 2 cats, and 2 dogs. Although it is hard to be away from all my friends and the job I love, I am enjoying watching her grow and change every day and can't wait to see how her future enfolds!

Amy Taylor-Brill
Home Schooler

Undergraduate degree in Philosophy .... MBA from University of Chicago .... 16 years in the banking industry .... corporate strategy, leveraged finance, and equity derivatives .... Quit and rode my bicycle from Seattle to Boston .... stopped along the way to get married in Stowe, VT .... Beat the infertility battle at 40 and now I'm a Stay-At-Home Mom to boy/girl twins ... Never fathomed I'd homeschool my children but tof the schools in NC provided a very persuasive argument ... One of the three best decisions I've made in my life ... Infinite potential and limitless joy.