8th Grade
Our talented Falcon Ridge Middle School teachers work diligently to provide a positive, engaging, collaborative, challenging and welcoming academic environment for every child.
Each grade's course curriculum incrementally builds upon the rigor of the previous year, providing a stimulating, hands-on learning atmosphere. All students also have unique, individual access to the latest technology learning tools through the District 196 1:1 technology initiative. Each student receives an iPad to complete and turn in assignments, collaborate with their peers and their teachers. And each student is assigned to a Homeroom Teacher, which is the first contact for parents with any general questions or concerns.
8th grade helps prepare students for the demands of high school through challenging, year-long instruction in core courses including Communications, English, Math, Science, English, Social Studies and Physical Education. 8th graders also have enhanced elective course choices in Band, Choir, Spanish, Art, Family and Consumer Science (FACS) and Tech Ed (including Coding).
Meet Our 8th Grade Core Curriculum Teachers

Sara Bohn
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760

Chris Calhoon
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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Teacher - Pys Ed
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Dave Fournier
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760
Matthew Hammel
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760
Mary Hoffman
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760
Gregg Kotsonas
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760
Mychal Morris
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760

Denise Otterstetter
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760

Debra Paino
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760
Jayme Pelerine
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760
Justin Pfaffinger
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760
Anthony Sexton
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760

Michelle Shaffner
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760

Jere Slattery
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760
Bryan Smith
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760

Clarann Smith
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760

Henry Smits
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760
Kim Stauffer
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760
Lindi Warner
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760

Wendy Willaert
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Falcon Ridge Middle School
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952-431-8760