Educational History:
Educational Specialist, Concordia University-St. Paul, 2024
M.S., Education, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2015
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 2011
Minors: Social Studies Teaching, Ethics
Employment:
Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School
Kasson-Mantorville School District, Kasson, MN
Director of Teaching & Learning, 2025-Present
Teaching & Learning Coordinator, 2023-2025
Literacy Specialist, 2022-2023
Project Lead the Way Teacher, 2019-2022
1st Grade Teacher, 2018-2019
Gage Elementary School
Rochester Public School District, Rochester, MN
Community School Site Facilitator, 2016-2018
1st Grade Teacher, 2014-2016
Kindergarten, 2013-2014
Harding Elementary School
Mason City Community School District, Mason City, IA
4th Grade Teacher, 2011-2013
Awards and Honors:
STEM Forward Outstanding Educator Award, STEM Forward, 2020
Nasco STEM Forward Grant, Southeast Service Cooperative, 2019
Innovation Grant, Rochester Public Schools, 2016
Helen Finken Award: Outstanding New Social Studies Teacher, Iowa Council for the Social Studies, 2012
Mason City Education Foundation Grant, Mason City Community School District, 2012
ETS Recognition of Excellence, Elementary Education: Content Knowledge, 2011
Graduated Cum Laude and with University Honors, University of Northern Iowa, 2011
Dean's Undergraduate Research Grant, University of Northern Iowa College of Education, November 2010
ComServ Iowa Service-Learning Enrichment Grant, Iowa Department of Education, 2010
LUX Service Award, University of Northern Iowa, 2010
Dean's Undergraduate Research Grant, University of Northern Iowa College of Education, April 2010
Research:
Publications:
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S., Christie, E. (2013). Beyond Biography: Women's History Through a Critical Lens. Social Studies and the Young Learner.
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S., Christie, E. (2012). Little by little: Global citizenship through local action Inspired by Dr. Wangari Maathai. Social Studies and the Young Learner.
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S., Blaser, T., Dewes, K., Elsasser, E., Niffenegger, L., & Philips, E. (2010). "Creating Active Citizens: Children's Literature Infused Service-Learning Initiatives" published in Iowa Council for the Social Studies Journal
Submitted Manuscripts:
Manuscripts in Progress:
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Conference Presentations:
Marquardt, J.M, Frie, C., Meeker, J. (2025) Culture of Care: Where Understanding Meets Outstanding Results. Session presented at 2025 Minnesota Elementary School Principal's Association Conference.
Marquardt, J.M (2021) Expanding Visions: Increasing Opportunities for Elementary Learners to See Themselves in STEM. Session presented at STEM Forward Educator Forum.
Marquardt, J.M., et al. (2018) Community School Sustainability: We Can Do It, So Can You. Session presented at the Coalition for Community Schools National Convening, Baltimore, MD.
Marquardt, J.M., Ellson, E. (2016) Service Learning in First Grade: An Integrated Approach. Session presented at the National Service Learning Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Staudt, J.M. et al. (November 2013). Social Studies Notable Tradebooks. Session presented at the National Social Studies Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S. (November 2013). Little by Little: Global Citizenship and Local Action Inspired by Dr. Wangari Maathai. Session presented at the National Social Studies Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S. (February 2013). Little by Little: Global Citizenship and Local Action Inspired by Dr. Wangari Maathai. Session presented at the Conference on African American Children & Families, Cedar Falls, IA
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S., Christie, E. (November 2012). Little by Little: Global Citizenship and Local Action Inspired by Dr. Wangari Maathai. Panel Session presented at the National Social Studies Conference, Seattle, WA.
Staudt, J.M. (October 2012). Young Historians: Using Inquiry to Explore the Past. Session presented at the Great Lakes Regional Social Studies Conference, Des Moines, IA
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S. (October 2012). Global Citizens Unite. Session presented at the Great Lakes Regional Social Studies Conference, Des Moines, IA
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S., Niffenegger, L. (October 2011). Characteristics of Effective Instruction and Service Learning. Session presented at the annual conference of the Iowa Council for the Social Studies, Des Moines, IA
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S., et. al. (March 2011). Characteristics of Effective Instruction and Service Learning. Session presented at the Civic Literacy and Service Learning conference held at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Staudt, J.M., Smith, L., et. al. (February 2011). New to Teaching, Experienced with Technology. Session presented at the Iowa 1:1 Conference, Des Moines, IA
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S. (October 2010). Meaningful Service Learning and Iowa Core Curriculum. Session presented at the annual conference of the Iowa Council for the Social Studies, Des Moines, IA
Other Research Experience:
Staudt, J.M., Montgomery, S. PHD, Blaser, T., Dewes, K., Elsasser, E., Niffenegger, L., & Philips, E. (2010) Creating Active Citizens: Children's Literature Infused Service-Learning Initiatives. University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Staudt, J.M. (2010) Service-Learning In Iowa: A Study in Training and Support For Teachers. Undergraduate honors thesis paper and presentation advised by Dr. Sarah Montgomery, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Other Professional Experiences:
CORE: OL&LA Certified Trainer, 2024
CORE: OL&LA Certification, 2024
CPI Trained, 2024
LETRS Certification, 2023
PLC Leader, 2019-2022, Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School, Kasson, MN
Reading Committee Member, 2018-Present, Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School, Kasson, MN
Project Lead the Way-Launch Trained, 2019
ENVoY Trained, 2016
District Community Schools Leadership Team Member, 2016-2018, Rochester Public Schools, Rochester, MN
Community Schools Leadership Team Facilitator, 2016-2018, Gage Elementary School, Rochester, MN
Site Team Member, 2013-2018, Gage Elementary School, Rochester, MN
Parent Involvement Team Member, 2014-2018, Gage Elementary School, Rochester, MN
District Reading Committee, 2014-2018, Rochester Public School District, Rochester, MN
Co-presenter: Humanities Integration Workshop, August 2015, Rochester Public School District, Rochester, MN.
Presenter: QR Codes & High-leverage Apps, January 2015, Rochester Public Schools 1:1 Professional Development, Rochester, MN
Orton-Gillingham Training, 2014-2015, Rochester, MN
Invited Presenter: Young Historians: Inspiring the Next Generation, May 2013, North Central Iowa Genealogical Society, Mason City, IA
District Literacy Committee, 2012-2013, Mason City Community School District, Mason City, IA
School Leadership Team Member, 2012-2013, Harding Elementary School, Mason City, IA
Data Team Facilitator Training, 2012-2013, Mason City Community School District, Mason City, IA
Professional Affiliations:
Minnesota Elementary Principal's Association, Member, 2023-Present
National Council for the Social Studies, Member, 2010-2019
Iowa Council for the Social Studies, Member, 2010-2013
Iowa Coalition for the Integration of Service Learning, Member, 2009-2013
Kappa Delta Pi, Member, 2009-2011