Hi! My name is Kori Duntz and I am a first grade teacher at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary. In the fall, I also coach JV volleyball at the high school. I got my bachelor's degree in elementary education and early childhood education from Peru State College. 

I like to think of myself as being "adequately tech savvy." Typically, I can learn how to use a new technology fairly quick. Although I used a PC all throughout my undergrad years, I currently teach at a school where I am equipped with a MacBook Pro. In my first grade classroom, we use iPads and a Smart Board on a regular basis. Once or twice a week, the students get on laptops to practice math skills at IXL.com or keyboarding skills at ABCya.com. 

I decided to go back to Peru for my Master's degree because I feel strongly about working to make myself an effective educator. I believe that attaining my Master's will provide me with knowledge and experience that will help me help my students. With my degree, I plan on continuing to teach in the general classroom for several years, all the while focusing on being a life-long learner.