About Our 7B Teachers
Mr. Barber
I have been working for District 518 since 1991. I received my Social Studies degree from Mankato State University and my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Southwest State University. If you would like to know more about me, please come and talk to me. I’d be more than happy to share my knowledge and expertise with you.
Mr. Berndgen
My name is Mr. Berndgen and I teach 7th grade Math at Worthington Middle School. I have been working for District 518 since 2012. I received my Associate in Arts Degree from Central Lakes College and my Bachelor of Science Degree from Bemidji State University. Outside of school I enjoy spending time at my family cabin and watching sports.
Ms. Guertin
I was born and raised in MN, I attended Southwest MN state university and received a BS in Education. After graduation I moved to California, where I taught math for 18 years. While in CA, I received my Masters in mathematics curriculum from Concordia University. I recently moved back to Windom, to be closer to my children and my grandson. I am currently teaching 7th and 8th grade mathematics at WMS.
Ms. Makela
Hi, my name is Erin Makela, and I am originally from Royalton, MN. In 2009, I graduated from Luther College. I started teaching internationally in 2010 at the American School of Kosova, where I taught 5th-8th grade Language Arts. After two years in Kosova, I taught middle and high school English and Writing for a year. I am excited to be teaching 7th grade English and excited to be back in Minnesota.
