Teacher Feature: Meet 2nd Grade Teacher Mrs. Teri Matejcek

Each week we feature a Sacred Heart faculty member. Let's get to know one of our 2nd grade teachers, Mrs. Teri Matejcek, a bit better!

"I love the connections with students and those little light bulb moments. I love the support from parents within the classroom."

- Mrs. Teri Matejcek, 2nd Grade Teacher

Q. Can you tell us about yourself and where you are from? 
A. I am from Springfield, Minnesota and have two older brothers. I live in Grand Forks now with my husband, daughter, and my two dogs. I love to stay active and do crossfit at Crossfit Soulfire. I love spending time with family and friends and you can find me at the race track or in the baby pool during the summer months!

Q. Was there a moment when you decided to become a teacher?
A. I decided to be a teacher after shadowing my junior year with my mom in a Kindergarten Readiness classroom.

Q. What do you like most about teaching at Sacred Heart?
A. I love the connections with students and those little light bulb moments. I love the support from parents within the classroom. I am enjoying reading the series, "The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks" during snack time with them!

Q. What is your educational background?
A. I went to St. Raphael Catholic School Pre-K through 6th grade.  I then attended Springfield Public from 7th through 12th. I attended Southwest Minnesota State University for Early Childhood as well as Elementary Education.

Q. Is there any activity or event you have enjoyed so far this year?
A. I have really enjoyed Praise and Worship with Mrs. Gulbranson and Mrs. Bertram.

Q. What interests do you pursue outside of the classroom?
A. I do rock climbing, snowmobiling, and watch racing as a part of a race team! I met my husband in Knoxville, IA at Knoxville Nationals for Sprint Car Racing. Our getaway car at our wedding was a two seater street legal sprint car owned by Mark Dobmeier. The temperature was -25 degrees (real feel was -52).