Mrs. Ritz
Mrs. Ritz has been a staff member at DeKeyser for 16 years. She is the mother of two daughters who both attend college. Mrs. Ritz earned her Bachelor's Degree from Oakland University and her Master's Degree from Saginaw Valley State University. In her spare time, she loves to travel, spend time with her family, and golf.
Miss Wagner
My family members are…
I am getting married in August 2013!
I received my education from…
Bachelor's Degree from Oakland University with an endorsement in science.
My favorite teacher was…
Mrs. Sullivan (5th grade) – she was passionate about learning and we did the best science experiments!
When I was in elementary school I liked to…
Play sports, like soccer and basketball, play with friends, and using my imagination.
My hobbies include.
Running, spending time with my family and friends, baking, reading, and traveling.
My favorite food...
Coffee, ice Cream, pasta, and any kind of salad.
My favorite places to shop are...
Target, Forever 21, LOFT, and H&M.
The best part of teaching in an elementary school is…
Working with my fabulous fifth grade team!
A few simple steps that will help your child have a great school year...
Always do your personal BEST, be prompt with assignments, and be willing to ask for help when needed.
I am getting married in August 2013!
I received my education from…
Bachelor's Degree from Oakland University with an endorsement in science.
My favorite teacher was…
Mrs. Sullivan (5th grade) – she was passionate about learning and we did the best science experiments!
When I was in elementary school I liked to…
Play sports, like soccer and basketball, play with friends, and using my imagination.
My hobbies include.
Running, spending time with my family and friends, baking, reading, and traveling.
My favorite food...
Coffee, ice Cream, pasta, and any kind of salad.
My favorite places to shop are...
Target, Forever 21, LOFT, and H&M.
The best part of teaching in an elementary school is…
Working with my fabulous fifth grade team!
A few simple steps that will help your child have a great school year...
Always do your personal BEST, be prompt with assignments, and be willing to ask for help when needed.
Ms. Hempel
Ms. Hempel is a veteran teacher at DeKeyser. Since being hired by UCS, she has taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, and even 6th grade. She earned her teaching degree from Central Michigan University. (Fire up, Chips!) Ms. Hempel's favorite subject is math, and she loves to read in her free time, especially mystery stories. Ms. Hempel and Mrs. Ritz have been team teaching for over ten years, and they are very happy to team with Miss Wagner this year.
My favorite teacher was…
Mrs. Jayroe (3rd grade) – she read great stories to our class like Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and Charlotte's Web
When I was in elementary school my favorite subject was… math.
My favorite foods/treats ...
Coffee, Diet Pepsi, Take 5 candy bars, and Mexican food. (Not all together, though!)
The best part of teaching in an elementary school is…
the wonderful students!
My favorite teacher was…
Mrs. Jayroe (3rd grade) – she read great stories to our class like Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and Charlotte's Web
When I was in elementary school my favorite subject was… math.
My favorite foods/treats ...
Coffee, Diet Pepsi, Take 5 candy bars, and Mexican food. (Not all together, though!)
The best part of teaching in an elementary school is…
the wonderful students!
Miss Rothenberg
Miss Rothenberg is a student teacher, working with Ms. Hempel, from Oakland University, teaching with Ms. Hempel during the Fall 2012 school year. She is proud to be a Golden Grizzly specializing in education in mathematics and language arts, set to graduate at the end of the 2012. She loves the cartoon Phineas and Ferb, and her favorite color is blue!