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    About The Teacher
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    My name is Kristina Wittekind and I am thrilled to be your child’s teacher at Manitas this year! I was a Kyrene student and a Manitas Dolphin myself. I had wonderful teachers who shaped my successes and helped me become the person I am today. My passion is teaching children and making positive impacts in their lives to help them become successful learners and people as well. Every day is an opportunity to make mistakes, learn from those mistakes, and grow into a stronger learner and person. My aspiration is to ensure that my classroom is a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment in which my students are able to develop a love and passion for learning.

    I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. This will be my 6th year teaching and my 4th year teaching 1st Grade at Manitas.

    I live in Chandler with my husband John, our daughter Elizabeth, and our two dogs Cloony and Gretchen. I enjoy staying active, taking my daughter to the zoo, aquariums, and children’s’ museums, and spending time with family and friends.

    I look forward to another fun and exciting year of learning!