Downtown Minneapolis, Stone Arch Bridge, and Mississippi River as seen from the Mill City Museum viewing deck, August 2024
Big Walleye in Garrison, MN and Blue Marlin in Honolulu, HI
Hello Highview families! I am Jill Hallenberger. This is my second year teaching social studies at Highview, though I taught exploratory German to 8th graders here and at Chippewa Middle School from 1990-97. ( My teaching career in the Mounds View School District started in 1990!) I have taught students German (levels 1-4 also including exploratory) and 6th grade language arts and reading (in a variety of configurations) during my years in the district. I've also assisted the media specialists in the libraries at Chippewa Middle School, Irondale High School and Mounds View High School.
I earned an elementary (1-6) teaching license and German teaching license (6-12) with my studies at Luther College and the University of St. Thomas. My Masters' work was completed in Curriculum and Instruction at the College of St. Scholastica. I am committed to helping each student learn as they grow into a successful global citizen.
In my free time I enjoy traveling in the US and abroad. spending time with family and friends, taking pictures, scrapbooking and reading.
Neuschwanstein Castle near Fuessen, Germany on the mountainside in the background
With a Woodcutter figure in Lucerne, Switzerland
Views of Heppenheim, Germany and with my German friend, Tatjana
Best Ways to Communicate
Email is the best way to reach me. I will try to get to you as soon as possible. I will respond Monday-Friday within 48 hours. I am also available to meet by in person, virtually or over the phone by appointment.
Scholar Updates
Check ParentVue for information on your scholars progress and ask your student to show you corresponding assignments on their Google Classroom page. You can also email me for more information.
Course Overview
Click THIS LINK to see what will be learning about this year. You can also check our Google Classroom for pacing guides and electronic copies of class assignments and resources(like the access to the digital/e-textbook).