Hello!
My name is Eric Bachmann, and I'll be your 5th Grade teacher this year. This will be my 12th year teaching, but I am new to Oak Park. I used to teach in Chicago, and have also taught the last 7 years in Denver, Colorado. The first class I have ever taught just graduated High School this past spring! I am really proud of them.
I came from a big family, and am the oldest of 7 kids! I was originally born in New York, and lived there until I was 14. I then moved to Ohio, and eventually met my wife in College. I now have my own little family, with one son (Henry), my wife (Melissa), our dog (Camden), and our littlest one, Amelia. She is turning 1 this September. We love being parents.
Some things I love to do are: camp, hike, ride my bicycle, garden, cook, read books/comics, garden, do wood-working, play video games, puzzles, play soccer, learn things, and of course....teach! I am so happy to have the opportunity to work with young and bright people for a living. I'm excited to begin our work together!
I am 1/2 x 76 years old. And yes, you will learn how to do this this year!