Welcome to Mrs. Leigh's 5th Grade Classroom!

Hello! I am so thankful to have your child in my class this year! Born and raised in the Eastern Carver County School District, I am proud to teach at an amazing school like Carver Elementary. After graduating from Chaska High School, I attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, earning a degree in Elementary Education and Spanish. I have a Masters in Education degree from Concordia University, St. Paul, with a focus in Differentiated Instruction. This past year, I continued my love for professional development by completing an additional 40 post-graduate credits to help me better serve your children.

My husband Derek and I have two beautiful children (Piper-3 and Dawson-3 months), and we live in Chaska with our Goldendoodle puppy Luther. Outside of school, I love to cook, watch movies, build furniture, and spend time with friends and family.

Fifth Grade is a year full of growth, excitement and exploration, and we cannot wait to share all of the wonderful things that your child accomplishes this year. I want to thank you for your willingness to partner together to ensure an optimal learning experience for your child. I promise to encourage, inspire and care for your child this year, and cannot wait to get to know your family! Thank you in advance for sharing your wonderful children with us at Carver Elementary!