Introductions

   Welcome to our classroom! My name is Mrs. Niemeyer and I am so thrilled to be your teacher! I can't wait to learn ALL about you!  In the meantime, here are a few things about me. 

     This is my 14th year as a teacher.  I am from a family of teachers. My younger brother teaches 8th grade history. My mom is a school librarian/media specialist and my dad just retired after 49 years in education. My husband is a principal at Newman Elementary.  Teaching is in the genes!   

     I went to college at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. Go Huskers! I have a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in early reading. I have taught Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, Reading Recovery, and I have been a Math Instructional Coach for teachers. I am so excited to begin my third year at Eagle Cliffs.   

    I am married to a wonderful man, Travis. We have two amazing children. My oldest, Layne, is a student at Eagle Cliffs. He is giving me an all new perspective on teaching primary grades. My daughter, Jensen, is a spunky four years old. 

    It will be a fabulous year of learning and growing. Our classroom has the unique opportunity to learn with the latest technology tools. Thanks to grants, the Billings Education Foundation, and a generous donor named Mr. Wardell students in our classroom each have an ipad to use that is loaded with a number of learning apps. Further we have a classroom audio system, an interactive whiteboard, and classroom computers, and more. To learn more about our technology journey and how the tools enhance learning, watch this short video made about our classroom.