Teacher

 

NAME: Marlene Knobbe

SCHOOL: Guardian Anglels

CLASS: Spanish preK-8

SCHOOL PHONE: 402-372-5328

About The Teacher

Mrs. Knobbe graduated from Guardian Angels Elementary and Central Catholic 
High School in West Point, Nebraska.  She received her B.A. in Spanish 
with a minors in math and education from Briar Cliff University in Sioux 
City, Iowa.  She began her teaching career at her alma mater, Central 
Catholic, in 1973 and taught at the secondary level until 2000.  From 2000 
until the present, Mrs. Knobbe serves as the language specialist for 
Guardian Angels Elementary.  
Mrs. Knobbe recently finished an ESL endorsement and is completing a 
Master's Program in Curriculum and Instruction from Wayne State College.  

Philosophy of Education
Knowledge of diverse cultures leads to appreciation and understanding of all 
peoples. 
Students learn best by being actively involved in their learning.

Mission For The Class

NATIONAL AND STATE FOREIGN LANGUAGE STANDARDS
1.  Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, 
    express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
2.  Students gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures.
3.  Students connect with other disciplines and acquire information.
4.  Students develop insight into the nature of language and culture.
5.  Students participate in multilingual communities at home and around the
    world.