Introduction

Hi, My name is Darin Toelle. Welcome to my blog.

I am a sixth grade teacher at Twin Ridge Elementary in Bellevue, NE. This is my eighth year at TR. I manage to keep busy. In addition to sixth grade teacher, I am our school's intermediate team leader, website manager/tech person, and student council sponsor. I am also co-chair of our district's science committee and on the district's grading committee.

Although my plate is full with school duties, the best part of my day comes when I see our daughter's smile after school. My wife, who is a physical education teacher in the district, and I had our first child who turns one this January. She is a true blessing. It's amazing at how quickly they learn, and I am fascinated by her every move.

With all of our busy schedules and fast paced lives, I still get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether hunting, boating, biking, or trail riding, being outdoors keeps the balance between the everything high-speed in today's technology age and the simplicity and beauty of nature.

I am looking forward to the challenges and inevitable frustrations learnign new technology, and I hope to gain some new tools to use in the classroom. I look forward to working with you all in class.

Darin