New Teachers At Westwood 2021-22!!!
Hello! My name is Jane Rebensdorf and I am the new special education teacher in the elementary special education classroom at Westwood. I received my Strat 2 special education endorsement from Morningside in May, and this is my first year teaching. I have 8 years of experience as a para working in special ed classrooms, and also have a bachelor's degree in art. Prior to being a para, I owned a craft shop for many years while my sons were growing up. In my free time I enjoy family time with my two grown sons and my little granddaughter that will be 3 in January. I live in Sioux City and like to spend time taking our rescue dog, Ollie, to local parks and trails for walks. I also love to bake and craft. I grew up in a small town and am happy to be teaching at a small town school. I'm so excited to be a part of the Westwood team and look forward to a great year. Go Rebels!!! |
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Hello! I am Miranda Arnold and I am the new 7/8 Reading and English teacher at Westwood. For the past seven years, I was the 8th grade science teacher at Dakota Valley Middle School and before that I taught 7th and 8th graders at Holy Cross Catholic School - Blessed Sacrament Center in Sioux City for nine years.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling and camping with my husband and our three girls. We recently moved to Salix and we love small town living! I'm so excited to be a Rebel! |
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Hello! My name is Alex Groth and I will be teaching Special Education next year, and become the boys basketball head coach at Westwood High School. I currently teach in the Sioux City Community School District where I have taught Secondary SPED/ Co-taught the last 4 years. Previously, before teaching in Sioux City, I taught 5th grade in Homer, NE. I graduated from Morningside College in 2015 with my Elementary Education degree endorsed with reading and writing, while playing college ball. In my free time, I love hanging out with my family, seeing friends, traveling, and coaching. I have made previous coaching stops at South Sioux City, Sioux City North, and Briar Cliff where I have coached at a variety of levels. I bring plenty of experience to this great opportunity! I am excited for this next chapter of my teaching and coaching career being able to work in such a wonderful place like Westwood. Go Rebels! |
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Hi! My name is Alycen O’Neal and I will be teaching 3rd grade here at Westwood. I graduated from the University of South Dakota this spring, so I’m very excited to join the district! I got married in September and my husband and I moved just outside of Smithland. We enjoying spending time with our families and our puppy, Bo. I’m looking forward to the start of next year, go Rebels! |
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Hello! My name is Kelsey Maassen and I will be teaching elementary special education at Westwood. I have five years of previous experience at Carroll Community School and West Monona. I graduated from Buena Vista University in 2016. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family. You can almost always catch my husband and I at the park with our daughter, hiking in the hills, or riding bikes. I can't wait to be a part of the Westwood community. Go Rebels! |
Hello! My name is Neisha Hummel and I will be teaching Transitional Kindergarten next year. I currently teach in the Sioux City Community School District where I have taught Title One, specialized in Reading and Math and I have been teaching Kindergarten for the last five years. I graduated from Morningside College with my Elementary Education degree and a Reading endorsement. I am married with three children Jackson, 9, Scarlett 7 and Beckham who is 3 months. In my free time I love hanging out with my family and being outdoors. I am very excited to work in a smaller district and be more involved with activities and the community. |