Elementary School Writing Contest
Feb 16, 2018
SWEETHEART BREAKFAST- Michelle Neuschafer
Elementary School Writing Contest

My name is Michelle Neuschafer. I was born and raised in Salina, KS.  After high school, I attended Kansas State University and received my BS in Elementary Education.  After a few years of teaching I went back to school and received my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wichita State University.  This is my 16th year teaching and have taught a number of different grades ranging from 1st-5th.  I believe my heart lies with the primary grades even though my fifth grade classes were amazing.  I currently teach at Cedar Creek Elementary, located in Olathe.  I spent the majority of my career teaching within the Title 1 schools, so teaching at Cedar Creek has been a definite change for me.  Even though change is good, my goals for students have stayed the same.  I truly believe that no matter your background, learning style, home life or behavior, if a teacher focus’ on what the child can be and could achieve, instead of what they aren’t and can’t do, every child will amaze you and show success. I have always tried to treat my students how I expect my own children to be treated by their teacher. By doing this, I feel a true and loving relationship is created, which in turn also assists with student success.