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BA-Wartburg College (class of 1998) MA-Viterbo University (class of 2007) middle school endorsement

Mr. Ben Christensen

6th grade science- G Team

I teach 6th grade science at Prairie Ridge on the G Team. After graduating from Wartburg College in the spring of 1998, I found myself teaching middle school mathematics in Clear Lake. Ankeny called two years later and I have called Ankeny home since 2000. Katie (my wife) teaches 7th grade literacy here in Ankeny. Katie and I spend most of our time chauffeuring our son Charlie, and daughter Gwyneth to activities. In my spare time I enjoy watching the Hawkeyes, Raiders, and Cubs. If I'm not upset about a loss, I find time to ride my bike or rough it in the wilderness with our air-conditioned camper.

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