"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

Began Teaching:

1990

Began at Bergman:

2004

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 Certificate of Instructional Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education

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 Scripps Spelling Bee Proctor Student Council Advisor

BERGMAN ACADEMY

Jody Konrad

5th Grade Teacher

Educational Background

Specializations, Endorsements & Certifications

Additional Role(s) at Bergman Academy

Extracurricular Work