Who's New to Northfield's Classrooms?

Each year several new teachers come to Northfield schools. This school year, Northfield Patch will introduce you to the new teachers in classrooms with brief profiles set to occasionally run in the coming weeks. Be sure to check back to be introduced to a new set of educators.

Heidi Muller Peterson
School:
Grade level/subject: Long-term substitute
Education:
Hometown: Brooklyn Center
Hobbies: Running and reading
Why I am a teacher: To support the unique needs of all learners.

Laura Ann Talbot Peterson
School:
Grade level/subject: Eighth-grade mathematics
Last job: Taught ninth-grade algebra at Nicollet Jr. High School in Burnsville
Education: Bachelor's from the College of St. Catherine and Master's from the University of St. Thomas
Hometown: Elk River
Hobbies: I spend most of my time hanging out with my three sons and husband but when time allows I love to travel, read and knit or take care of my animals.
Why I am a teacher: I changed professions from the business world to education hoping to use my math skills and my enthusiasm to get students excited about learning math.

Tammy McDonough
School: Northfield Middle School
Grade level/subject: Eighth-grade geoscience
Last job: Nicollet Junior High School in Burnsville
Education: Bachelor's of life science/chemistry from the University of Minnesota; Master's in gifted/talented education from the University of St. Thomas.
Hometown: Rochester
Hobbies: Reading, knitting, biking and driving my kids around Northfield

Claire Bansberg
School: Carleton College/
Grade level/subject: Ninth- and 10th-grade English
Last job: Just graduated in June!
Education: English major and French minor at
Hometown: Evanston, IL
Hobbies: Swimming, baking and reading
Why I am a teacher: I love being in English class too much to ever leave it! I can't wait to start reading, writing and discussing with my students while learning from them along the way.

Lisa Krueger Robb
School: Northfield High School
Grade level/subject: ESL
Last job: Minneapolis Public Schools
Education: Bachelor's in elementary education from the University of Illinois; Master's of Education from Hamline University; ESL licensure program from Hamline University
Hometown: Wheaton, IL
Hobbies: Camping, photography, sewing and taking care of animals
Why I am a teacher: I love to encourage a love of learning. I enjoy making difficult concepts understandable and fun. Working with students is one of the most rewarding parts of my life.