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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!!!

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!

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 5^th 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!

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!

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.