Week 1 Letter

Hi, This is Jason Rohde! I am a second grade teacher at Reagan Elementary in Millard. I have taught second grade for 6 years now. Reagan is my second school assignment. I am originally from Santa Barbara, CA. I am married and have a 2 1/2 year old daughter Hannah. We are excited for the arrival of number 2 in September. I went to Bellevue University where I got a degree in Physical Education. I then went to Peru State and got a degree in Elementary Education. I also coach baseball at Millard West High.

I have quite a bit of experience with technology. I am a MAC guy for sure. I have no fear with technology but I wouldn't say that I am an expert. I try to go bigger than I am capable maybe a bit too much. I use technology on a daily basis in my classroom. I am using Office 2008 on my Mac. I would say that I am game for any type of technology, I just can't guarantee that I have done it before. That is why I am here though, to learn how.

I am pursuing my Masters degree to work my way up the pay scale and to expand my knowledge to become a more effective teacher. I plan to use the information I gain from this program to make myself  more effective. I have no desire at this time to do anything but teach in the classroom. I have been approached to look at administration, but I don't see myself going that route at this time. I just love what I do and I figure I got into teaching to teach.