Apel-Christianson, Lisa
Email: lisa.apel-christianson@spps.org
Qualifications:
- B.S. Elementary Education: Valley City State University /University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (1987)
- M.Ed. Elementary Education: Minnesota State University Mankato (1995)
- MN Teaching Licenses:
- Elementary Education (Pre K-6)
- Elementary Reading (Pre-K-6)
Ms. Apel-Christianson
Hello! My name is Lisa Apel-Christianson, and I have had the privilege of teaching children in St. Paul Public Schools since 1987. Over the years, I’ve taught several grades but have spent most of my years teaching 1st graders in a warm and engaging and caring learning environment. I so appreciate the guidance of my own special childhood teachers and coaches, and I strive to help my own students grow to be their best both academically and personally. I am proud to be part of the IB/PYP school community which values inquiry learning, diversity, inclusion, and the importance of making positive differences in the world no matter how small the action.
I grew up in LaCrosse, Wisconsin in a family of 6. Go Packers! My father emigrated from Germany, as did my mother's parents. I'm married, have 2 daughters and a Cockapoo named Penny. Spending time together as a family we like to hike, bike, garden, read, visit family, watch sports and live music, camp, hunt, fish, do home projects, travel, see the ocean, watch movies and explore state parks.
I am looking forward to getting to know and work together with 1st graders and families this year!