Third Grade
Mrs. Jessica Jarvis
Hello!
My name is Jessica Jarvis. I graduated from Annandale High School many years ago. I then attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, earning a degree in K-6 Elementary Education with a 6-8 Literature/Communications concentration. Additionally, I hold a Master's degree in Learning Design and Technology and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. I am passionate about implementing the latest research and best practices to create dynamic, research-based lessons that meet every student where they are and push them toward success.
I spent my first four years teaching at GFW (Gibbon/Fairfax/Winthrop), with one year in 2nd grade and three years in Kindergarten. I've been a proud member of the EVW School District for the past 13 years, where I taught first grade for nine years, and this is now my fourth year teaching third grade!
Outside of the classroom, I'm a busy wife and mom to two wonderful children. We also have a very loved, sometimes loud, beagle who keeps us on our toes! When I have free time, you can usually find me exploring the outdoors while camping, soaking up the energy at a concert, or satisfying my curiosity by traveling to new places.
(320) 453-2900 x2130
Karen Buermann
Hello! My name is Karen Buermann. I have been teaching at Eden Valley-Watkins for 27 years, all in 1st grade. I graduated from the College of Saint Benedict with a degree in elementary education and a minor in coaching. I also graduated with my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from The College of St. Scholastica.
I love teaching 1st grade because of the growth I see throughout the year and the sheer excitement six and seven year olds have for learning!
I live with my husband Rich on our farm near Paynesville. Our oldest daughter, Steph, currently works at CentraCare in St. Cloud and lives in Foley, MN. Our second daughter, Richelle, is a Nurse and living near Rochester, MN with her Husband. Our youngest daughter, Marin, is going to school in Rochester to become a nurse. Our son, Christopher (11), passed away March 13, 2015 due to heart complications after knee surgery.
After Christopher's death, we reevaluated what was important and what we had planned to do all along, so we sold our cows a few years ago after my husband had his knee replaced at age 52!!! We currently rent out our cropland and my husband drives a school bus and works at CentraCare in Paynesville.
In my free time, I love to watch movies, go out to eat, read, and spend almost every weekend during the summer at our camper near Grand Rapids, MN. Spending time with family and friends is also a MUST all year long!
320-453-2900 x2129