"I teach to make connections and to inspire a love of learning. I enjoy building meaningful relationships with students so that they are receptive to new knowledge able to apply their learning to their own lives and toward helping others."

Jody Konrad

5th Grade Teacher

Years Teaching:

Years at Bergman:

Favorite Character:

Kathleen Kelly from "You've Got Mail"

Educational Background

BS in Elementary Education, University of Iowa
MEd in Literacy Instruction, Graceland University

Specializations, Endorsements & Certifications

English Language Arts Specialization Endorsement
Reading and Writing Institute Training
Orton-Gillingham
CSTAG Behavioral Threat Assessment Training Level 1 and Level 2
Designing, Building, and Teaching for Hybrid Learning

Additional Role(s) at Bergman Academy

Fifth-Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Eighth-Grade English Language Arts Teacher
English Language Arts Department Lead

Extracurricular Work

Scripps Spelling Bee Proctor
Student Council Advisor

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