Mrs. Whitaker
6th Grade Teacher
Hi! I am Amanda Whitaker and I have been teaching in the Independence School District since 2004. For the first few years in the district, I taught in the middle school. In 2010, I began teaching elementary, and working with 6th grade students became a big passion of mine. I really love teaching 6th grade and helping my students strive to be their best.
For schooling, I graduated from Cedar Falls High School and from U.N.I. with an education degree. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to travel to Italy, Austria, and Kenya. I love incorporating my experiences into my teaching.
My husband and I have been a part of the Independence community for several years and love that our two kids are growing up here too. When we aren't busy in town, we love to go hiking, fishing and canoeing in the area and in Minnesota.
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." -Albert Einstein
West Elementary uses Google Classroom for our learning platform. West will use Classroom for activities and classroom interactions. During the first week of school, students will receive instructions on Classroom. Please look for communication from your teacher at the beginning of the school year.
West Elementary uses PowerSchool for school registration and attendance. There are no grades in PowerSchool.