I am the 4th grade teacher. I believe that all students are capable of great growth. That growth happens at different times. They will grow and learn. I have lived in the area my entire life and am so glad to be teaching in our community. I have 2 children who attend Tartan. When we have free time we like to spend it sharing food with family and friends. Yard games and BBQ.
Hi my name is Maddie Jagerson and I am joining NMFA as a paraprofessional. I am currently a senior at University of Wisconsin River Falls majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in early childhood development. I am very excited to work with the students this year! During my free time I enjoy going to concerts, going on walks with my dog, reading, and spending time with my friends and family.
My name is Natalie Wheeler. I’m a special education paraprofessional at North Metro Flex Academy. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin River Falls in 2022. I joined the NMFA family in October, 2023. It is my pleasure to serve students and families with the best educational foundation. Giving students the opportunity to grow in a flexible manner is important to me. I’m proud to be a part of an inclusive and diverse school.
I am the Middle School Math Teacher. I have been teaching for 24 years, and 20 of them have been in Middle School Math. I am married and have two sons ages 18 and 16. I believe that everyone can learn math if they are willing to practice, make mistakes, and believe in themselves. When I am not at school, I work part time at a children’s crisis/support/transition home and enjoy watching my son play soccer, going out to dinner with my friends and working on various projects.
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Hello, my name is Paul Skalbeck. I am the Math and Reading Intervention Teacher at NMFA. I love gardens, bonsai, and Anime. During the summer I have my own landscaping company called Paul’s Perennial Gardening
My job is to connect the families with the school and keep them informed on the school activities. I communicate with parents on behalf of the teachers and also with teachers and admin on behalf of the parents. I schedule tours for parents, assist with their enrollment, and connect them with the transportation coordinators. I report attendance to the office and also schedule and interpret for conferences and meetings. I help advocate for the students and families I work with and connect them with additional resources in the community. I do student intervention and occasional home visits when needed.
My name is Colleen O’Rourke, and I am the 2nd Grade teacher at NMFA. I graduated from St Cloud State University in 2003 with a BS Degree in elementary education. I am licensed to teach K-8. I began my teaching working as a substitute teacher in several area districts and private schools. I also worked every summer as a teacher in a school age summer care program. For the last 5 years I have been teaching Preschool and while I loved it, my passion is teaching in an elementary classroom. I find joy in the connections I have with students and the confidence I see in them as they learn and grow. I am a single mother to 2 children. My Son Ryan is a Police Officer in Oakdale, and my Daughter attends North High School where she is involved in Show Choir and Drama. She also dances on a competitive team at White Bear Dance Center. Although her activities keep us very busy, I enjoy spending time hanging out with friends and family in the Brainerd Lakes Area where I grew up. I love life on the lake and cool nights around a campfire. I am very excited to be a part on the NMFA Family.
