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Literacy Kara Mertz

Hi! My name is Kara Mertz and I am one of the literacy teachers on the 6G team. I have been teaching in the Ankeny Community School District since 2008. I started out teaching 5th grade for four years at Westwood Elementary and have taught my most recent years in 6th grade literacy here at Prairie Ridge Middle School. At Prairie Ridge, I am also a co-sponsor for LEAD Council.

A little bit about myself: I received my BA in elementary education and an endorsement in middle school teaching from Central College in Pella, IA. I also completed my masters in education as well as my reading endorsement from Viterbo. When I am not busy at school, I enjoy spending time at home with my husband Mike, who teaches at ORBIS/Ankeny Centennial High School, and my three daughters Jillian, Lydia, and Melody.

Seeing kids grow in the areas of reading and writing is so much fun! My goal each year is to have my students leave my class with a new favorite book!

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