About me: 

My name is Elizabeth Bertsch, and this is my 14th year teaching within CMS. Previously, I taught kindergarten for 11 years and 1st grade for 2 years. I’m excited to join the 3rd grade team—especially because I had the joy of teaching some of these students as 1st graders!  I hold a Master of Education in Reading Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. I am also pursuing my National Board Certification. 

I’m passionate about helping students discover the love of reading. I also value social-emotional learning and love supporting students in building positive relationships. Outside the classroom, I’m a proud aunt to 7 amazing nieces and nephews, a dog mom to 3 precious pups, and caretaker of what some might call “too many” houseplants. (I call it dedication.) This past summer, I even grew my own pumpkins — because apparently, I can’t resist adding more living things to take care of. I also love traveling to the beach, reading by the pool, and spending time with my family at the Whitewater Center.

I’m looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, connection, and FUN— I can’t wait to get to know you and your family! 

It's such an honor to be a part of the OP community.