Rita Schoenheit:

Hi!  My name is Rita Schoenheit and I am your new 4^th grade teacher for the 2009-2010 school year.  I was born in Portland, Oregon and am the oldest of 7 children.  I enjoy being a part of a large family and believe it has helped prepare me for life in the classroom.

I attended Central Catholic High School and loved the opportunities the school provided for service in the community as well as the academic and spiritual environment.  Following high school, I attended Gonzaga University where I studied Psychology and Elementary Education.  I received my Bachelor’s Degree.  In December 2008, I also completed a Master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University.

It has been my privilege to work as part of the St. John Fisher community for the past two years.  In November 2007, I was hired as a substitute teacher for Robbie McGinty while she was on maternity leave.  I then worked in the first grade for Joanne Grenz.  During the past school year, I was Amy Lawrence’s assistant in the fourth grade classroom and now finally, I have a classroom of my own!  My experiences here at St. John Fisher have been very rewarding and it has been a blessing to be part of such a wonderful community.

In my free time, I enjoy reading children’s literature, writing, spending time with my family and friends, cooking meals with my sister, and playing with my new niece, Lucy, a sweet little Yorkie puppy.

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