Educational Philosophy

Having shared a “love of learning” with students of differing ability and skills levels during the last four or so decades, I believe strongly that all children deserve to learn
something “new” every day.  They come to us with high expectations and all the confidence in the world.  We must nurture that self-esteem using humor and a high
set of standards through a challenging curriculum. 

The diversity of students through the years has enriched my teaching endeavors.  It has included a variety of ethnic, cultural, socio-economic and gender differences which has
Contributed to more excitement in each day’s activities.   Mutual respect, high expectations, communication with parents and an environment which challenges, yet is comfortable and fair for each one, enables students to advance at a pace commensurate with their ability.  They grow as independent learners and may begin to accept responsibility for their own learning and possible career choice in the future.  The learning process is never-ending and society benefits when, as teachers, we can foster and help each student develop to their full potential.

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Thomas Edison

Educational Training

Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented
St. Cloud State University – MN-1977
Masters Degree in Special Education K-12
St. Cloud State University-MN-1972
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Psychology and Speech
Concordia College, Moorhead Minnesota 1961
60 + graduate credits in gifted education

deanna.steele@dcsdk12.org

Ms. Steele's Website

Educational Experience

Educational Experience: MN, WI, and CO
Discovery Math Teacher (2-6) Northridge Elementary–Highlands Ranch CO 2007-2008
G/T Coordinator/Teacher (K-12) Westonka School District, MN            2004-2006
G/T Coordinator/Teacher  (2-5) Mpls. Public Schools , Northrup  Elem. MN 2003-2005
G/T and AP Coordinator/Teacher (K-12) Wayzata Public Schools  MN   1993-2003
    Greenwood Elementary and Wayzata High School
G/T Coordinator/Teacher (K-12) Kaukauna School Dist. WI     1992-1993
G/T Coordinator/Teacher (K-12) Owatonna School Dist.  MN  1990-1992
G/T Coordinator/Teacher (K-12) St. Peter School Dist.  MN  1986-1990
G/T Coordinator/Teacher (K-12) Deer River School Dist. MN  1974-1986
Special Education Teacher – Osseo Junior High School, Osseo, MN  1965-19974
G/T Coordinator/ Teacher – Osseo Junior High School, Osseo, MN  1972-1974
English, 8th & 10th P.E. 7-10 Reading 9th – Lake Park School, Lake Park, MN  1961