About Me

My name is Mrs. Kim Gloede (pronounced "Glady" - rhymes with "lady").  I went to Winona State University in Minnesota for my undergrad training, and later U-W Whitewater for my master's degree.   I started teaching in 1977.  I stayed home 9 years to raise children from 1984-1993, and I have been back to teaching full-time ever since.  Some of my other teaching experiences besides second grade include teaching third grade, fifth grade, sixth grade, first grade, Learning Disabilities, and Bilingual.  A long time ago I was the translator for the District, and the elementary coordinator of the Bilingual Program.  I have also taught classes for Gateway and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.


I have two daughters who are all grown-up and gone, and have given me 5 grandchildren!!  I also helped raise 4 step-children who are also grown.  One of my daughters was an early childhood special education teacher who is now a stay-at-home Mom, and the other one is studying at Carthage to become a science teacher.  I am married, and my family is very important to me.  My husband is a farmer and a carpenter. 


I love to sew and quilt, and I am a stamper.  I like lots of different kinds of arts and crafts.  We also love camping and traveling.  I love to read.  Right now we are working on preserving all the garden produce from the farm.




 5/20/12

I am honored!!  I received the Outstanding Educator award from Phi Delta Kappa, an educational charity organization.  This is really special to me.