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I have been teaching at MTS Minnesota Connections Academy for three years and LOVE my job! I teach 2^nd-4^th grade, as well as the Gifted and Talented Literature Study. I enjoy interacting with my students through the LiveLesson® sessions, helping students during our phone conversations, and meeting students all over the great state of Minnesota during field trips! The best thing about my job as a teacher at Connections Academy is that I can individualize our program to meet the needs of all learners! I feel honored to be a part of each student’s academic success! Please contact me with any questions you may have as you make one of the most important decisions on your child’s educational journey.

We have great teachers and an outstanding curriculum. The curriculum is designed very well and is very intuitive for students, parents, and teachers. We offer a wide variety of courses in social studies and other subjects. The curriculum is challenging, but with our strong teachers, the support helps our students achieve to the highest of their abilities. MTS Minnesota Connections Academy is a great place to work and a great place to go to school!

Hello, my name is Brad Swanson, and I have taught at MTS Minnesota Connections Academy since 2007. I am a secondary social studies teacher, and I currently teach 7th and 8th grade social studies, along with psychology. I have a great interest in all of the different areas of social studies.

One of my favorite aspects of teaching at Connections Academy is the one-on-one interaction that I get to have with each of my students on a daily basis. I get to spend the majority of my time either talking with my students or corresponding with them through WebMail. Even though I may not see my students every day, I do feel like I know them extremely well.

I have also been able to form strong relationships with parents and other family members. It is great to be able to help students by also helping their families. It allows our teachers to get to know our students even better. Knowing our students better helps us to help them even more and customize their education.

Hello, my name is Michele Giles, and I have been a teacher for MTSMCA since the start of the 2008-2009 school year. I currently teach 6th grade science, high school biology, basic physical science, and AP biology. Prior to teaching in the online environment, I taught math and science at an alternative bricks-and-mortar charter school.

As a teacher in an online environment, I feel as though I have the opportunity to create more meaningful relationships with my students and families through regular scheduled contacts. Due to these meaningful conversations, I am better equipped to provide differentiated instruction and make the necessary modifications and suggestions so students can maximize their strengths and work on their weaknesses.

Teaching at MTSMCA has allowed me to see a whole new dimension of education, for which I am very grateful. I look forward to being a part of MTSMCA for many more years and to seeing how online education grows. If you are interested in learning more or are trying to find the right school for your child, please do not hesitate to contact me with questions. I would be happy to visit with you!