Hobbies/Interests
Leadership Principles
Fun Family Facts
What's That Course?
Sweet Home ____!
100

I love archery, playing bass guitar, and attending Renaissance festivals.

Who is Amy Barrett?

100

Adam takes this principle to heart and can be found doing EAs at 2:30 in the morning.

What is the Urgency Leadership Principle?

100

I sometimes use a combo name ("Aubreid") when I'm talking about both of my kids.

Who is Megan Rzyski?

100

If you haven't heard of mystery passages, that's because you haven't read a Gunning textbook.

What is Elementary Language Arts Methods?

100

My home state has lots of golf courses, sweet tea, and boiled peanuts and we're ready to welcome you! We may not be called the Peach State, but we actually produce more peaches than Georgia! 


What is South Carolina?

Who is Megan Rzyski?

200

I like stand-up paddleboarding, long walks, reading non-fiction, and hanging out with my spouse.

Who is Jennifer Bambrick?

200

Kim embraces this principle by working on a CI-flavored playbook to help with cross training and onboarding.

What is the Innovation Leadership Principle?

200

I have four cats and one dog.  My animals have middle names.  One of my cats booked an appointment with me on my calendar.  

Who is Melanie Eisenhour?

200

Many students have the wrong impression about our course. Based on the title, they thinks it's going to be super easy.

What is Children's Literature?

200

My city is known as "America's Finest City." We have an amazing well-known zoo and other well-visited theme parks and attractions. We have a major league baseball team.


What is San Diego?

Who is Kristie Remaly?

300

I enjoy working in my yard, 4-wheeling, spending time with my animals, boating, and beekeeping.

Who is Michelle Hovland?

300

Jen demonstrated this principle by recently logging over 4 hours with ONE student in ONE day going over math content.

What is the Student Obsession Leadership Principle?

300

I have a dog (Luna Lovebug of the House of Ravenclaw) who we rescued during COVID after our elder furbeast passed.

Who is Kim Cohen?

300

My course is like a proton because it's always positive!

What is Elementary Science Methods?

300

A massive glacier that used to cover the entire Midwest missed this area when it receded, preserving its beautiful rolling halls. That's why we call it "The Driftless." My hometown is the birthplace of suffragette Ada James and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

What is Richland Center, Wisconsin?

Who is Colleen Halverson?

400

I enjoy reading, sitting on the porch with my friends, going to the lake, and writing.

Who is Jen Wallender?

400

Colleen has embraced this principle by asking tough questions about leveling up and promotions. 

What is the Courage Leadership Principle?

400

My dogs are named Meatball and Peanut.

Who is Jennifer Bambrick?

400

Our course just updated in July.  We have one exam and one task.  A student recently asked if she could use semantic gradients in her lesson plan and the answer was yes.

What is Elementary Reading Methods and Interventions?

400

I live in the 2nd most populated state in the U.S.  Dr. Pepper has its origins here.

What is Texas?

Who is Kelly Parry?

500

I love hiking - for the exercise, but also for the beautiful scenery and all the interesting plant & animal life - which I sometimes attempt to reproduce through sketching in my journal (most of which does not resemble anything recognizable) :D

Who is Carol Pequeen?

500

Carol shows strength with this principle by working with another CI (not on Team Kain) to boost productivity working in Panopto.

What is the Inspire and Develop Leadership Principle?

500

My cat is named after my brother, Tim.  My sister named her cat after me, my brother named his cat after our sister.

Who is Amy Barrett?

500

The course used to be divided into two, one with the OA and one with the task.  Its had three iterations in last 6 years. It emphasizes the use of talk in the classroom to develop deeper understanding.

What is Elementary Math Methods?

500

In my state, a provoked buffalo removed a woman's pants in an attempt to protect its calf.

What is South Dakota?

Who is Michelle Hovland?