4TH GRADE
About Mrs. Sandberg:
Your Teacher, Mrs. Sandberg
Hello! I would like to introduce myself. My name is actually "Marla Kay" but I go by Katie. (You will see Marla on grade reports.) I have taught at Dry Creek since it opened and I love it here. This will be my 13th year as a teacher. It is my passion. I love learning and sharing knowledge and I love the kids!
I am married and have been for, ahem, 37 years! We have 5 children and are semi-empty nesters. Presently, our babies at home are the dogs, Bolt, a Samoyed/Cocker/Poodle mix, and Wally, a Shi Tsu, whom I found and rescued.
We lived in Washington prior to Utah for 17 years. I taught jazz, ballet and tap during that time, and then pursued my teaching degree when my youngest was 13.
I am a grandma, and LOVE being that! I am a storyteller, and often share antidotes with my students about some of my experiences in life, things my dogs do, and things my adorable grandchildren do.
Along with teaching, I run the drama club at the school and started that last year.
Favorite Foods
Fruit!
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Mangos
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Bananas
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Peaches
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Cherries
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and any berries!
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Drinks
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Cold Water
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Unsweetened mint iced tea
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Warm cocoa in winter
Favorite Places
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The BEACH!
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Ike Kinswa Park in Washington State
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Anywhere there is raw nature.
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Definitely anywhere my family is.
Not-So-Favorites
yuck!
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People who interrupt.
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Meat- unless it's hamburger or chicken strips
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Dairy products, I'm lactose intolerant.
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Dark Chocolate
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Dentist visits
Favorite Hobbies
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Home Improvements
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Movies
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Some TV Series
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Reading
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Traveling
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Sewing
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Drama
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Plays
Interesting Info
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We ran a movie theater for 5 years.
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My husband and I were the leads in a play several years ago. Some TV Series
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I am color blind.
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My feet cause me problems.
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I play the guitar.
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I was a sign language interpreter for a 9th grade boy for a year.
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I'm all about animal rights and being ecologically minded.