{"id":25890,"date":"2024-04-25T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T15:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=25890"},"modified":"2024-04-24T13:56:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T18:56:09","slug":"congratulations-alyssa-andretta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2024\/04\/25\/congratulations-alyssa-andretta\/","title":{"rendered":"Congratulations, Alyssa Andretta!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive alignright wp-image-25891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nclhx5yj.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andretta_AlyssaWP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/>Alyssa Andretta will be shifting from her role as a learning specialist to third-grade homeroom for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. Take a little time to get to know Alyssa!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us a little bit about your education and past experience.<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is my 13th year of teaching! I completed my undergraduate degree in elementary education with minors in special education and graphic design at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall, Minnesota. In 2018, I received my master\u2019s degree in elementary education and PreK-6 literacy from Walden University. I believe that educators should be life-long learners; I love learning! Because of this, I am constantly looking for new ways to build on my knowledge and skills to be the most effective educator for all students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What did you find appealing about moving to third grade as a homeroom teacher?<\/strong><br \/>\nI am so excited to get back into a classroom setting! When I used to teach second grade, one of my favorite parts was getting to know my students and families on a deeper level. We built a strong community within our classroom and grade level to make a positive, lasting impact on the students&#8217; experience in school and education. I have always loved third grade, and I can&#8217;t wait for the opportunity to work with third-grade students and families at MPA next year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your big dream?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy big dream is one where I continue to work hard for an equitable and just world through my own education and learning and the environment created in my classroom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are you and your family passionate about?<\/strong><br \/>\nI have many passions! A few of them are traveling, plants, books, art, softball, learning, and so many more. As a family, we always try to seek out new experiences and adventures whenever we have the opportunity. From exploring new parks to trying new foods, we love taking in the world around us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s a fun fact about you that our community would love to know?<\/strong><br \/>\nI really love house plants, and I have over 100 of them that I take care of in our house right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alyssa Andretta will be shifting from her role as a learning specialist to third-grade homeroom for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. Take a little time to get to know Alyssa! Tell us a little bit about your education and past experience. This is my 13th year of teaching! 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