Dear Families,

Hello! My name is Ms. Melinda Quade. I am a senior at Northern State University, where I am
majoring in History Education, with a certification in public history and a plan to receive a language
arts endorsement. I recently completed my Junior Field Experience at Aberdeen Central High School,
Aberdeen South Dakota in a 9-12 world and United States history classroom. This semester, I will
continue my teacher training as a student teacher in your student's classroom. I have had a love for
teaching and helping students and adults alike succeed ever since I can remember! I am very excited to
be a student teacher in your student's classroom!
I was raised in this very farming community of Wilmot, South Dakota, where there were only
200 students, K-12 when I was in school! I have always loved being outdoors, but one can also find me
cooking or baking for friends, knitting, crocheting, going on long walks, or exploring an antique shop
looking for the greatest picks! My greatest passion is at Fort Sisseton State Historic Park, Lake City,
SD, where I have been the Archive Intern for the past two years as well as a Civil War reenactor with
my family for most of my life. I have always had a passion for history and being with people, so I am
excited to begin this new adventure!
My love of teaching and helping others succeed has been present since I was four years old,
when my father found I had rearranged the entire living room and my collection of stuffed animals to
resemble a classroom. I believe every child walks into the classroom with the ability to learn and
express their talents if only the opportunity allows. My goal while in the classroom is to help students
achieve those Ah-ha! moments during my history classes. In doing this, I hope to help students find a
new love for history and come to the realization of how amazing the subject really is! Ever Garrison
stated, A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge, and wisdom in the
pupils. In my teaching career, I hope to become this compass for my students!
I am really looking forward to my student teaching experience and working with your student. I
know we will have a great semester.
Sincerely,
Melinda Quade