Kindergarten
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Tamara Kidwell 
Teaching Experience: 17 years. I have taught 8th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 1st, and Kindergarten.
A little about me: I am a mother of two awesome children, Gage and Mia . My husband's name is Brandon Kidwell, he is an electrician and we have been married for 16 years. We live out in the country with many animals.
Where I went to college: I went to Western Montana college for 2 years and then finished my degree at Montana State in Bozeman. I graduated with a BS in Elementary education and a special competency in early childhood.
Where I went to high school: I went 3 years of high school here in Whitehall, but ended up graduating from Harrison, Montana.
My hobbies/interests: Camping, riding horses and fishing.
What made me want to be a teacher: The person who made me want to be a teacher was Lora Griffin. I was a high school aid in her classroom here in Whitehall and realized I was pretty good with helping children learn so here I am 17 years later and loving my job.
My favorite thing about being a teacher: Watching their eyes light up when they reach a goal.
What I love about teaching in Whitehall: I love the kids and the people I work with every day. I love going to work.
I’d like you to know this about me: I love working with your child. Once they are in my classroom they stay in my heart. I have every single class picture up on my school classroom wall. I may run out of wall space before I retire.
My favorite things: Dr. Seuss and coffee
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Michelle Johnson Teaching Experience: 32 Years
A little about me: We just sold our fencing business after 25 years and Calvin is now managing a ranch in the Gallatin Valley. Our oldest, Alex, is married and will graduate from medical school in May. Our middle child, Connor, just graduated with a civil engineering degree in December and our youngest, Meagan, is pursuing a degree in education.
Where I went to college: Western Montana College
Where I went to high school: Whitehall High School
My hobbies/interests: Camping, boating, traveling, spending time with my kids, reading
My greatest influencers: My parents because they taught me to work hard and have good morals.
What made me want to be a teacher: I had some influential teachers in my life, and I wanted to make an impact like they did on me.
My favorite thing about being a teacher: I love it when former students come back to tell me they still remember an activity or project we did.
What I love about teaching in Whitehall: I love the people I work with and feel so fortunate to teach in the school I grew up in.
I’d like you to know this about me: I want parents to know that I am a dedicated advocate for their children, and I love to have fun while we learn.
My favorite things: Food: lobster. Sports team: Trojans. Animal: giraffe. Color: black. Season: summer
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