Mrs. Rupprecht

“Every day, we encourage one another as we try new things.  We accept challenges and forgive mistakes.  We play and learn with our hearts and our minds.”

Thank you for sharing your child with me!

I am a 1986 graduate of Stewartville Public Schools and Winona State University (1990).  I   continue to learn via great literature, online courses, my colleagues, and both my students and their families!  I have been teaching in Stewartville since 1993. During that time, I also taught 4th grade (1996-1999) but teaching kindergarten is my passion! 

Besides being a kindergarten teacher, I have also been married to my husband, Pete, for 30+ years!  Pete is one of the owners of Garten Marketplatz.  We are the proud parents of three amazing kids.  Our oldest, Josh(27), is a graduate of Luther College in Decorah, IA.  He is a 2nd generation member of our family business.  Our middle child, Zach(25), is a graduate of Iowa State University in Ames, IA.  He works in the landscape architecture department of Davis Partnership in Denver, CO.  Finally, our youngest, Emilie(21), is a senior at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT.  She is seeking double majors of business management and marketing while embracing adventure & enjoying nature!  We also have a sweet golden retriever named Aubrey.  (However, she is unaware that she is a dog!)  She loves buttered popcorn, playing fetch with anything, and being with "her people."  

In addition to creating a welcoming classroom and engaging lessons for my students, I enjoy walking/hiking, music, reading, gardening, & decorating.  (Let's be honest--I also LOVE  bargain shopping!)    Some additional things that I call my "favorites" include chocolate, pizza, the color orange, vacations to the mountains or the beach, & celebrations!  I cherish time spent with my family and friends!

I invite you to contact me with any questions, concerns, or comments:

e-mail: julie.rupprecht@ssdtigers.org

Classroom phone/voicemail: (507) 533-1514

(Please respect the learning hours of our day and call before/after school)

Bonner Elementary School Office: (507) 533-1500

Google Voice: (507) 533-5752

*You can also write me an "old fashioned note" and send it to school with your child!

Updated 1/23/24