Welcome to Second Grade!
Hello and welcome! Second graders are my favorite people in the world because of the natural enthusiasm and energy they bring to everything they do. The personal and academic growth that kids of this age experience in one school year is unbelievable. It is such a privilege to be able to call this daily adventure my job; I honestly can never imagine myself doing anything else as a career.
I began teaching at LHCS in 2013 and now, over ten years later, truly feel as though I've found my home as a member of this school community. As a Madison native (go Badgers!) and St. Olaf grad, I have an M.A. in Education, which is rooted in my passion for PLAY as an integral and non-negotiable part of the classroom and childhood experience. Children learn best from those around them who they hold in community, both peers and adults alike. As their teacher, it's my job to ensure that every child feels valued, seen, heard, and accepted in our classroom.
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"If speaking kindly to tiny flowers helps them to grow, imagine what speaking kindly to tiny humans can do."
-Tara Mackey
All About Ms. Bruce
My Family:
My husband Danny (married in 2016)
Our son Connor (6 yrs old)
Our son Nolan (3 yrs old)
Our puppy Lucy (2 yrs old)
My hobbies:
My absolute favorite thing to do is read! I read 40+ books over summer vacation this past year (2024) and have read more than 100 since January.
My family loves to travel to see family and friends who live across the country. We try to take many trips throughout the year and try to spend as much time exploring outdoors as possible!
My teammates:
I LOVE team teaching with the other second grade teachers at LHCS! We have the best time creating plans, projects, and experiences for the kids!
Get ready to have a great time with us this year!