Meet the Principal Mrs' Schwamman

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Meet the PrincipalMrs. Schwamman

• Who is she and
• what does she do?

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Background

• Oldest of four children, grew up on family farm,
  and learned work ethic and value of an education.
• Went to Turkey Valley Community Schools for K-12
  education. Graduated with honors and
  participated in band, choir, and sports.
• Attended the University of Northern Iowa and
  learned the importance of leadership. Was an RA
  for 2 years in Noehren Hall and worked several
  jobs. Made the Deans List every semester.

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Educational Degrees

• 1994 Graduated UNI with BA, majors in
• Elementary and Early Childhood
• Minor in K-6 Science Education
• Coaching Authorization
• 2003 Graduated from Viterbo University
• MA in Elementary Education,
  emphasis in non-fiction reading
  strategies
• 2005 Graduated from Iowa Leadership
  Academy, K-12 Principal Endorsement

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Teaching Experiences

• 1995-1996 6th grade teacher and coach at
  Newman Catholic Middle School in Mason City,
  Iowa
• 1996-2000 2nd, 3rd, 4th grades/coach at
  Hampton-Dumont Schools in Hampton, Iowa
• 2000-2007 5th/6th grade science and math
  teacher/coach at Crestwood Elementary in
  Cresco, Iowa
• 2007-present PK-8 Principal at South
  Winneshiek Elementary and Middle School
  in Ossian, Iowa

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Educational Beliefs

• All kids can and will learn. It happens at
  different rates and times. It is all about
  individual growth and doing the best you can
  every day.
• Kids learn best by asking questions and through
  hands-on, relevant project based learning.
• Kids are inately good, but sometimes they make
  bad choices. We need to teach them about logical
  consequences.

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What do Principals Do?

• Ensure that quality classroom instruction is
  taking place by doing walk-thru observations on a
  weekly basis
• Oversee curriculum, special education, grants,
  community involvement and building projects
• Interact with students, staff, parents, and
  community
• Problem solving with students, teachers, parents
• Discipline when needed
• Supervision of events
• Meetings, meetings, meetings!!!!

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How to contact her

• I am in the office on a regular basis from
  730-430, many evenings later.
• I can be reached by phone at 563-532-9365.
• You can email me at
• barb_schwamman_at_s-winneshiek.k12.ia.us
• You can call me at home if needed at
• 563-547-5145.