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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).

Learn About Elective Courses

Meet Our 8th Grade Core Curriculum Teachers

Marci Arrigo

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Special Education
Title(s)
Sp Ed Resource Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85534
Job Title
Sp Ed Resource Teacher

Mara Berdahl

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Art Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85326
Job Title
Art Teacher

Reegan Brockhage

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Black Hawk Middle School, Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Teaching and Learning Department

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85397
Job Title
ELD Teacher

Matt Hammel

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Mathematics Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85328
Job Title
Mathematics Teacher

Michelle Howe

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Media Specialist

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x82001
Job Title
Media Specialist

Kolene Keller

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Science Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85339
Job Title
Science Teacher

Gregg Kotsonas

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
English Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x82602
Job Title
English Teacher

Amy Miller

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Grade 6 Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x82044
Job Title
Social Studies Teacher

Claire Milne

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Teaching and Learning Department
Title(s)
ELD Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85303
Job Title
ELD Teacher

Josh Olayiwola

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Counselor-Middle School

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
952-431-0019
Job Title
Counselor-Middle School

Debra Paino

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
English Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85305
Job Title
English Teacher

Megan Palmer

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
952-431-8767
Job Title
Instrumental Music Teacher

Brianna Raabolle

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85399
Job Title
Mathematics Teacher

Michelle Shaffner

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
English Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85335
Job Title
English Teacher

Jeremiah Slattery

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Social Studies Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85377
Job Title
Social Studies Teacher

Bryan Smith

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
TOSA

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x61632
Job Title
TOSA

Henry Smits

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Social Studies Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x82579
Job Title
Social Studies Teacher

Joseph Soruco

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Science Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x86798
Job Title
Science Teacher

Molly Sparks

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Special Education
Title(s)
Sp Ed Resource Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x82467
Job Title
Sp Ed Resource Teacher

Kim Stauffer

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Science Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85373
Job Title
Science Teacher

Julie Underwood

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85389
Job Title
Communications Teacher

Breana Wavrunek

Faculty Information

Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Physical Education Teacher

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)
School Phone
651-683-6969 x88706
Job Title
Physical Education Teacher