Meet the Teacher

Mrs. Nelson

Hey, all! I am Mrs. Nelson. I currently teach special education at Fredericksburg Elementary. Prior to becoming a teacher at the elementary level, I taught special education at the intermediate and high school levels. I am thankful for the experience and knowledge I have gained through each of the roles I have served. Each year I look forward to getting to know my students and supporting them in their educational journey. 

Phone: (563) 237-5364

Email: nelsonj@sfcougars.k12.ia.us

Degrees:

Master of Arts in Education in Principalship

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Certifications:

Initial Administrator License:

PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor - 189
Evaluator (New) - 190

Standard License:

K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom - 102
K-12 Instructional Strategist II: ID - 264

Daily Schedule

8:00-11:00

Providing SDI

11:00-12:00

Lunch/Recess

12:00-12:30

Co-teaching (Parallel) 1st grade math

12:30-1:00

Cougar Time (Reading Intervention)

1:00-3:00

Providing SDI

Classroom Materials

Mrs. Nelson's resource room accesses and utilizes curriculum and materials supplied within students' general education classrooms. Additionally, the following supplementary materials may be utilized:

Bridges Math Intervention

The Science of Reading

Boys Town

The Zones of Regulation

Mrs. Nelson's Classroom Library

IA Curriculum Standards

Mrs. Nelson's resource room uses a variety of standards dependent upon each student's unique learning needs as written in their IEP. Iowa Academic Standards in the areas of 21st Century Skills, Essential Elements, Literacy, and Mathematics are utilized.