About Us

Some things to know about me:

Food: SushiRestaurant: Morimoto and Eno Vino for the fancy nights and Cafe Zupas for anything elseDessert: Anything with chocolate, and creme bruleeCandy: Milk Duds and Kit Kats, Lindt truffles (sea salt caramel) Starbucks Favorite: Carmel Macchiato Movie: Anything starring Adam Driver. Even commercials. Song of the Summer: "Eye in the Sky" Alan Parsons ProjectAnime: Inuyasha for life. also SAO Musical I am currently singing too much in the car: Hadestown, HamiltonChildhood Book: BFG by Roald DahlSports: Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballTeams: Wisconsin TeamsFavorite Athletes: Clay Matthews III, JJ Watt, Julia Orzol, Sarah FranklinStore: MarshallsColor: eggplant purpleInstrument: PianoCoffee or Tea: Coffee. But tea is delicious too. Subject to teach: Literacy- especially Fantasy and Non Fiction reading

Hi my name is Jennifer Coolidge! I started teaching in the district in December of 2013 as a 5th grade teacher at Northside (go Dolphins!), and became an official Cougar in August of 2014. I grew up in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, and graduated in 2006 from Monona Grove High School. I played a lot of sports in high school, including volleyball and track, and I also loved musical theater. I am sure as the year goes on, the kids will recognize my continued passion for both. After MG, I went to Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota and graduated in 2010 after student teaching in St. Paul.

Even though the Twin Cities are amazing places to be, I decided to take advantage of my youth and move out to Seoul, South Korea and teach English to students from ages 5-13. I spent a year teaching in Seoul, and experiencing the culture, as well as taking time to travel to Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, as well as exotic Jeju Island, off the southern coast of South Korea. I returned from Seoul in September of 2012, and landed a long term job at Northside Elementary School in 5th grade, and they haven't been able to get rid of me since.

Currently, I live in Middleton with my husband Thomas, our daughter (born in 2023!) Laurelle and our cat, Hanji.

These are a few of my favorite things:

Food: BBQ ribsRestaurant: Culver's for any occasion! Dessert: Brownies, but specifically the middle pieces!Candy: Skittles or Recess, I just can't pick! (But I LOVE candy!)Movie: MulanSong of the Summer: My music was all over the place this summer, but I listened to a lot of Lizzo when I wanted to have a good jam!Musical I am currently singing too much in the car: I always jam to Wicked!Childhood Book: I'll Love You Forever, I'll Like You For AlwaysSports: Football, GO BADGERS!Teams: Wisconsin Badgers, but my husband is a Nebraska Huskers fan, so by association I cheer for them too, except when they play the Badgers!Favorite Athletes: JJ Watt (Badgers, Cardinals), Zach Baun (Badgers, Saints), Rose Lavelle (USA Women's Soccer), Lauren Stivrins (Nebraska Volleyball)Store: Target of course!Color: YellowDogs or Cats: Dogs 100%! If you have a dog, I can't wait to hear about it!Instrument: I love the sound of a cello, but I was not very good on my own. I played clarinet and violin in schoolCoffee or Tea: Coffee, with lots of creamSubject to teach: Math! I love problem solving!Breakfast or Dinner: Dinner! I love getting to cook!

Hi my name is Jessica Beaty! I'll be teaching math and science this year! I teach 5th grade math (Bridges) and 6th grade math (CC1), so whatever math you need help with, I'm your gal!

I grew up in Monona, Wisconsin and graduated from Monona Grove High School in 2015. I played volleyball and softball, but music is where I really could thrive! I played the clarinet in band and was in my school's show choir, which is one of my favorite experiences in high school! After graduating from MG, I made the big 8 mile move to the University of Wisconsin - Madison where I was a 5th generation Badger! I loved my time at UW, especially attending football games from beginning to 5th quarter!

This is my 4rd year teaching and my 3rd year at Kromrey and working with Mrs. Coolidge! I couldn't be happier here at Kromrey and I can't wait to welcome a new class of 5th graders! I love 5th grade and our whole 5th grade community, I can't wait to share that love with all of these great students!