Ms. Nelson's Page

Gretchen Nelson and her familyG

Whatever you can do, or dream
you can, begin it. Boldness has
genius, power, and magic in it.
-GOETHE

Professional Path

-St.Olaf College, Univ. of Northern Colorado, Univ. of Arizona-librarian certificate.
-Outdoor/Science Educator: Trailside Discovery Camp, Anchorage, Alaska.
-3/4th Classroom Teacher: Chugach Optional, Eagle River Optional. 5th grade: Northwood Elementary.
-School Librarian: Polaris K-12 School, Denali Elementary and Chugach Optional.

Hobbies
-Backpacking/Ice hockey
-Skiing/Biking
-Fun with family and friends and of course, reading!

Some, Just Some, of My Favorite Book Titles:
Picture Books:

The Rainbabies
Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair
On Mother's Lap
Bedtime for Frances
Fairy tales
Owen
Ms.Nelson is Missing.

Chapter Books and Favorite Authors:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The B.F.G.
The Giver
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The Chronicles of Narnia
Roald Dahl/ E.B. White/ Cynthis Rylant/ Lois Lowry/ Tamora Pierce/ Brian Jacques

Ms. Nelson's 9 year old daughter's favorite titles: Trumpet of the Swan, Little House on the Prarie Series, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, All of a Kind Family, Laurel Rescues the Pixies, The Wind Boy, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Enormous Egg, American Girl Books.

Ms. Nelson's 6 year old daughter's favorite titles: Miss Nelson Is Missing, What Are Friends For, Pete's A Pizza, Golden Book of Fairytales, Cactus Hotel, The Rainbabies, Pet Food, The Runaway Bunny.

Fun Facts About Ms. Nelson:

~I was an oarswoman on the Kenai River for a few summers.
~ I play piano and guitar and would love to learn to play the cello.
~ I grew up in New Jersey.
~ My husband has climbed Denali three times.
~ I traveled to India, Nepal,Thailand, New Zealand, and Costa Rica for 6months
~ I would like to write a children's book someday.
~ I once owned a Honda 500 motorcycle. (I always wore a helmet!)
~ I really enjoy working as a teacher and librarian.

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