About Our Teachers
Mrs. Bauman
Hello, My name is Mrs. Bauman. I graduated from the University of Minnesota, Morris with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Then, I attended Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall and earned my Masters in Education. I am a STEM teacher and Math Interventionist at Prairie Elementary. I love teaching Math and Science! Outside of school, I enjoy spending time camping, gardening, and visiting Minnesota State Parks. I am truly excited to be a part of District 518!
Mrs. Dorcey
My name is Mrs. Dorcey. I graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Then, I attended Wayne State College in Nebraska, and earned my Masters in Education.
I am currently a K-2 Reading Interventionist at Prairie Elementary. Previously, I taught First Grade in Nebraska, and K-3 Title I in Iowa. I enjoy teaching Reading at the early primary level. The most exciting thing in teaching is when you see a child begin to read!!!
One interesting fact about me is I am a diehard Nebraska Cornhusker football fan! (GO BIG RED!!) There are not many of them residing in Minnesota!!
Mrs. Jensen
My name is Mrs. Jensen and I currently teach kindergarten. I received my bachelors degree in elementary education from Mankato State University. I earned an English as a Second Language licensure from Mankato State University and have my Masters in Education degree from St. Mary’s University. I have taught in District 518 since 1996. During this time I have taught in every grade except 2nd and 3rd.
What I enjoy the most about teaching is seeing the excitement in the children when they have learned something new. I learn so much from my students every day. An interesting fact about me is that I am currently hosting an exchange student from Brazil. It’s my fun sharing our culture with her and also learning about the Brazilian culture.
Mrs. Raymo
Welcome! My name is Mrs. Raymo. I graduated High School from Bloomington Kennedy High School. Then I graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall with a double major- Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. I completed my Masters in Education from Saint Mary’s University in 2013. I received my Reading License though Concordia College in 2015. I have taught in the ISD 518 school district since September 2008. I taught 4th grade for 5 years, I was in 2nd for 5 years, and now I am enjoying teaching reading interventions with Kindergarten, first and second grade students.
I live in Worthington with my husband, and two children. We love to boat, travel and be outside! I have the pleasure of seeing both my children at Prairie throughout the school day.
The most enjoyable moments in teaching are when I see my students grasp the concept we are working on and all of their smiling faces that warm my heart!
Mrs. Rogers
My name is Ann Rogers. I have taught in District 518 since 1993. I am currently a reading interventionist with the Response to Intervention Title Program.
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in 1992 from Mankato State University in Elementary and Special Education and Reading Recovery Training from the University of South Dakota in 1999. My teaching experience includes: Special Education, fourth grade, multi-age 4-6, Reading Recovery, ESL, and Title 1.
One of the things that I enjoy most about teaching is watching struggling students develop into independent, confident readers. An interesting fact about myself is that I am a go-green enthusiast, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle!
Mrs. Skog
Hello, I am Mrs. Skog. I received my education with a BA from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA and an Early Childhood Coursework and Endorsement from Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA.
I have experience teaching Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, technology and reading. I began teaching Kindergarten in Worthington in 1999 and have taught in 1st grade since 2009.
There has never been a day that I didn’t want to go to work, because I am so fortunate to have a job that I love. I love challenging my students, while showing them how fun and interesting school can be. My students know that in our classroom we will always do our best and we always want to be proud of everything we do. My hope for all my students is that they leave my classroom with a love for school and learning and a desire to always to do their best in all aspects of their lives.
When I’m not doing school work or spending time with my family, I enjoy playing the piano and attending concerts of all kinds.