Mrs. Moessner

Mrs. Moessner was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area but moved to Fort Collins to receive her secondary education. She received a B.S. in human development and family studies at Colorado State University and her teaching license in elementary education at the University of Denver. She will begin her twentieth year teaching first grade at Ridgeview this fall. She believes Core Knowledge is a wonderful curriculum and enjoys teaching it to her students. Along with the curriculum, Mrs. Moessner feels that having the children learn good character traits is invaluable. When Mrs. Moessner is not in the classroom, she can be found spending time with her husband Brandon, son Ridge, and her family pets, Louie the Golden Retriever and Beau the Maine Coon. She enjoys snowshoeing, reading, and watching movies.

Q&A

What kind of reading do you most enjoy doing?

I enjoy reading fiction, particularly Jodi Picoult and Mitch Albom in my spare time but my favorite books to read to students are fairy tales. I love to create voices for the characters and have great conversations about invaluable traits.

What are the small essentials that make life more comfortable?

Small essentials that make my life more comfortable: coffee, good music, anything lavender, and my husband and son’s laughter.

What are your favorite snacks?

My favorite snacks are Peanut M&M's, Dill Pickle sunflower seeds, and buttered popcorn.

What do you do to unwind?

The best way for me to unwind is by reading, snowshoeing with my dog, watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with my family.

How could a parent volunteer help you most?

Parent volunteers can help me out the most in reading groups. Our budding readers can't do it alone!