Becky Frei

Educational Background

• University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Elementary Education Major & Psychology Minor
• Mount Mary University - Masters Degree in Education

Professional Development

• CPI Certified - 2018-present
• Google Certified Educator - 2016
• Teach Like a Pirate Workshop - 2016
• Technology Integration and Learning Team member - 2014-present
• Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) Conference – February 2015
• Wisconsin Mathematics Council Presenter “Problem Solving and Persevering” and “Unlocking the Mathematical Practices” - May 2014
• Readers Workshop Training - Summer 2015
• DPI Educator Effectiveness Training – May 2013
• Arrowhead K-12 Math Partnership - 2010-2014
• Mary Ehrenworth Teachers College Readers and Writers Workshop - July 2013
• WI Statewide Mathematics Initiative K-2 “Operations & Algebraic Thinking” Training – June 2012

Number of Years Teaching:  20

Number of Years at Merton:  20

Teaching Philosophy:

• I believe in fostering an independent environment for students in my classroom and nurturing a strong sense of community. I believe in developing a feeling of family within our classroom from the very start and supporting one another throughout the year together. I know every child learns differently, so I strive to meet each student's individual needs.  My goal is to support my students with their academic and social emotional growth.
  
  I love being an educator and think that the support Merton teachers receive from families is unmatched by any other district. I feel fortunate to work in Merton and be a part of this incredible community.

Hobbies

• Spend time with family
• Traveling 
• Cooking
• Reading