Mrs. Guenther

This is my 20th year of teaching at Price Lab School. I also taught second grade at Hansen School in Cedar Falls for fourteen years.  I did my student teaching at Price Lab School in the first grade. I love teaching, and I love learning new research for teaching. It is rewarding to teach the students, to nurture their ownership of learning, and to have their special talents shine in the classroom and in the community.  Price Lab School is a place where I feel part of a strong community and a winning team.  Our students, parents and  faculty are caring and enthusiastic.

This year I am excited to be a part of two initiatives for our school.  I am a Cedar Valley facilitator for Dr. Stephen Covey's Leader in Me.  My classroom has been designated a model classroom for our new reading initiative.  Price Lab's new literacy coach, Ms. McGowan works closely with my class.

I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, and I received my Masters in Reading Education from the University of Northern Iowa.  I have a K-12 Reading Specialist Endorsement.  For several years, I have worked with the UNI Reading Clinic teaching and supervising college students for the course, Tutoring: The Remedial Reading Experience. I also have a K-6 Elementary Spanish Endorement.  For several years, I also worked with the San Antonio student teachers.  The student teachers took my class, Mexican American Studies for teachers. I have given presentations throughout the nation.

I have many different interests. I an an avid cyclist and swimmer.  In the summer I often ride 20 miles a day. In my younger years, I was a runner and swimming instructor.  I have participated in and completed a triathlon.  My favorite things are chocolate, flowers and books. I am an avid reader of many different types of literature.  I also love listening to music.  I believe music is also important in the classroom, and I incorporate it into my students' learning. Art is another interest of mine.  In the past I have worked with the Waterloo Junior Art Gallery helping with the exhibit, Mexico Through Diego's Eyes.  I am also very interested in national politics.  I have been a senator for the UNI Faculty Senate.

In the summer my husband and I spend July at Fort Meyers, Florida. I spend my days by the ocean. My husband spends days golfing.

Here is a little bit of information about my family. My husband Mark is a sports official for basketball and baseball.  I have two sons, Christian and Matthew.  Christian is the Defensive Coordinator for Southwest Minnesota State University. He is married and has two young sons.  I love being a grandmother.  My youngest son, Matthew is an excellent artist.  He did the illustrations for the third grade Civil Rights Movement Unit.  He also has one young son.  Matthew is the general manager for Beck's on University.