Hello!
My name is Kirsten Leestma and this is my tenth year teaching in Royal Oak.
I graduated from Alma College in 2008 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and an Early Childhood Endorsement. From there, I came back to Royal Oak to begin substitute teaching. About a year and a half later I was hired by Royal Oak. I grew up in Royal Oak and I live in Royal Oak. Have you noticed a theme, yet? I feel lucky to live and teach in the same community that gave me so much.
In 2014 I graduated with a Masters degree from Oakland University in Reading and Language Arts. I love to read and share that love of reading with my students. Outside of school I like to travel, spend time outside, and hang out with my dog named Pigeon.
I am always available for a chat, and will always say "hello" when we run into each other at the grocery store in sweatpants.
Let's have a great year!
-Miss Leestma
[email protected]
twitter: @missleestma
instagram: @thebookhivemi
My name is Kirsten Leestma and this is my tenth year teaching in Royal Oak.
I graduated from Alma College in 2008 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and an Early Childhood Endorsement. From there, I came back to Royal Oak to begin substitute teaching. About a year and a half later I was hired by Royal Oak. I grew up in Royal Oak and I live in Royal Oak. Have you noticed a theme, yet? I feel lucky to live and teach in the same community that gave me so much.
In 2014 I graduated with a Masters degree from Oakland University in Reading and Language Arts. I love to read and share that love of reading with my students. Outside of school I like to travel, spend time outside, and hang out with my dog named Pigeon.
I am always available for a chat, and will always say "hello" when we run into each other at the grocery store in sweatpants.
Let's have a great year!
-Miss Leestma
[email protected]
twitter: @missleestma
instagram: @thebookhivemi