Teacher
Email:
Katie_Ridder@dpsk12.net
Department(s):
1st Grade
Hello! My name is Katie Turner, and I am excited to join the Carson Elementary team! I have over a decade of teaching experience, ranging from Early Childhood Education to fifth-grade instruction. My experience teaching Elementary Education started at Willow Elementary, where I taught first grade for six years until I transferred to a K-5 Reading and Math Interventionist position. I hold a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy. I am passionate about the Science of Reading and fostering a love of reading in students along with strong literacy foundations.
When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts and music, hiking, and being outdoors with my two boys, Curtis (7) and Levon (5). I love continuing to learn and be creative. I am thrilled to be back in a first-grade classroom at Carson Elementary and cannot wait to get to know the community!