About the Teacher

About Coach Waterkotte

I have been teaching physical education for 9 years. I started my career in Washington State and then moved to Kansas. I started teaching swimming and general physical education at Turner High School before moving to Elementary physical education at Oak Grove Elementary. I have a Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University in health and PE, as well a Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) from Emporia State University.

Certifications:

CPR/First Aid Adult and Child

AED

CPR/First Aid Instructor Certified

Lifeguarding

Water Safety Instruction (WSI)

Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

About Coach Gilliland

G=glad to be able to work with your children

I =is co-teaching with Ms. Waterkotte

L=lived in Kansas my whole life

L=loves sports

I =is a Mom to a son and daughter

L=looking forward to this school year

A=also has taught for Friends University

N=nominated for Teacher of the Year twice

D =drives to 3 schools every week.