Special Area Teachers

The Park Village Foundation funds the salaries for our Special Area Teachers (aka "Specials")

SCIENCE PROGRAM

By Shannon Nellies, PV Science Coordinator

 I am a certified school teacher (MA in elementary education) and I learned to love science years ago when I had to teach 6th grade science without a textbook. I was a first year teacher and my whole goal was to help the kids love science. My theory is that if you really enjoy science then learning the concepts is easy.

After I became a mom, I took a break from teaching, deciding to stay home to be with my children while they were young. Recently, I returned to the classroom, or rather – the Science Lab – started by Traci Jackson many years ago. Thanks to Traci, and the Park Village Foundation, I have this perfect place to focus my love of teaching science while being at school with my kids.

Our labs and science nights are all hands on and fun so that the kids can truly experience science in action while learning key concepts. The energy of the science lab is exciting: it’s loud and crazy but everyone is on task and I love it!

I am so grateful that the Foundation (funded by Park Village parents!) supports our science program. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!! 

MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Info Coming Soon, Music Instructor

We are in the process of hiring a new music teacher and will have more information very soon! We will miss Jodi Nielson who retired after the 2025-2026 school year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Coach Russell, PE Teacher (National Academy of Athletics)