Mrs. Frehner
Math/Enrichment
Hello! My name is Julie Frehner. I am the 5th grade math/enrichment teacher at Somerset Academy of Las Vegas-Sky Pointe Campus. I am a Las Vegas native. I love the heat! I have three amazing children, who all attend Somerset Academy, and a wonderful husband whom I have been married to for many years (too many to count).
I have earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. My Bachelor’s degree is in Elementary Education (specialty area-mathematics), and my Master’s Degree was completed in Computer Science and Technology in Education. I have previously taught kindergarten, third, fourth, and fifth grades in the Clark County School District. Fifth grade is definitely my favorite! I have a love for teaching and a love for learning. I find great joy in instilling this same love of learning in each and every one of my students.
When I am not at school, I enjoy exercising, reading, wakeboarding, riding four-wheelers, and spending as much time as possible with my family.
I have earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. My Bachelor’s degree is in Elementary Education (specialty area-mathematics), and my Master’s Degree was completed in Computer Science and Technology in Education. I have previously taught kindergarten, third, fourth, and fifth grades in the Clark County School District. Fifth grade is definitely my favorite! I have a love for teaching and a love for learning. I find great joy in instilling this same love of learning in each and every one of my students.
When I am not at school, I enjoy exercising, reading, wakeboarding, riding four-wheelers, and spending as much time as possible with my family.
Mrs. Hawley
Writing/English Language Arts
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Hawley and I am absolutely thrilled to be back in a 5th grade classroom this year. This will be my seventh year here at Somerset Skypointe and I love the students and families that I have had the privilege to work with during my time here at our school. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, teaching! This year, I will be teaching the 5th grade Writing/English Language Arts rotation. I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Dietetics from Brigham Young University and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I have been married to my awesome husband for 24 years and we have 3 great kids and 2 very fluffy, very naughty toy poodles. My favorite things to do (besides teaching) are traveling, reading, writing, drinking Diet Coke, buying new shoes, making cookies, trying new and exotic food, and attending live musical theater. I look forward to an amazing year of learning and fun!
Mrs. Piet
Reading
Welcome to the Fifth Grade! I am Gina Piet, and I am the fifth grade reading teacher at Somerset Sky Pointe. I am very excited to read and talk with you about some fabulous books this year! I have been married to my best friend since 1995 and we have four children. They are college age down to elementary. We love Somerset and all the friends we have made here. I attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where in 1997, I was awarded my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. I love to READ (of course), go to the beach, be outdoors, and be with my family laughing. I am looking forward to a fantastic year!
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Mrs. Goetz
Math/Enrichment
Welcome to 5th Grade. Along with Mrs. Frehner, I am a Math/Enrichment teacher. For Rotations 1-4 in my classroom, I teach the daily math lesson and then students move to Mrs. Frehner's classroom to finish independent work and also do enrichment. For Rotation 5 in my classroom students finish their independent work and do enrichment. I am passionate about Math and am excited to be focusing most of my energy on my favorite subject. I know it is not realistic to think I can get all my students to LOVE Math as much as I do, but it is my challenge to get all students to like math more than they did when they came to me.
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from University of Maryland, K-8 Teaching Certification from Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University
Years Teaching Experience: 12, this will be my 7th year with Somerset
Grades Taught: K, 1, 1-2 split, 3rd and 5th Grade Math
Family: Husband: Henry, Three sons: Jeremy, Adam & Aaron, Three daughter in-laws: Misty, Stacy & Erica, Five grandchildren: Ammon, Aliyah, Elam, Brianna, Eliza & another boy on the way.
Hobbies: Swimming, Traveling, Reading, getting inspired on Pinterest
Pets: 1 cat, Bobby
Places Lived: Wisconsin, Washington D. C., Maryland, Bellingham, Washington, Wyoming, Las Vegas, NV
Birthday: December 25th
FAVORITES
Food: Thai, Mexican
Restaurant: PF Chang's, Cheese Cake Factory, Starbucks
Snack: Anything Spicy
Sweet Treat: I only eat low carb sweets for Health reasons
Color: At home Red & Turquoise (Classroom=Purple, Lime & Turquoise)
Hot Drink: Sugar free
Cold Drink: Seltzer (plain or flavored), Diet A&W Root beer,
Favorite Number: 8
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Places to Shop: Hobby Lobby, Home Goods, Ross, Target, & Amazon.com
Favorite Movie: Freedom Writers, Remember the Titans
Favorite Activities: Swimming, Reading, Decorating & Spending time with family and friends
Favorite Grade to Teach: 5th now, but I really enjoyed teaching 3rd grade too.
Favorite Subject when I was in school: Math & History
Favorite Books: Non-Fiction
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from University of Maryland, K-8 Teaching Certification from Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University
Years Teaching Experience: 12, this will be my 7th year with Somerset
Grades Taught: K, 1, 1-2 split, 3rd and 5th Grade Math
Family: Husband: Henry, Three sons: Jeremy, Adam & Aaron, Three daughter in-laws: Misty, Stacy & Erica, Five grandchildren: Ammon, Aliyah, Elam, Brianna, Eliza & another boy on the way.
Hobbies: Swimming, Traveling, Reading, getting inspired on Pinterest
Pets: 1 cat, Bobby
Places Lived: Wisconsin, Washington D. C., Maryland, Bellingham, Washington, Wyoming, Las Vegas, NV
Birthday: December 25th
FAVORITES
Food: Thai, Mexican
Restaurant: PF Chang's, Cheese Cake Factory, Starbucks
Snack: Anything Spicy
Sweet Treat: I only eat low carb sweets for Health reasons
Color: At home Red & Turquoise (Classroom=Purple, Lime & Turquoise)
Hot Drink: Sugar free
Cold Drink: Seltzer (plain or flavored), Diet A&W Root beer,
Favorite Number: 8
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Places to Shop: Hobby Lobby, Home Goods, Ross, Target, & Amazon.com
Favorite Movie: Freedom Writers, Remember the Titans
Favorite Activities: Swimming, Reading, Decorating & Spending time with family and friends
Favorite Grade to Teach: 5th now, but I really enjoyed teaching 3rd grade too.
Favorite Subject when I was in school: Math & History
Favorite Books: Non-Fiction
Hello and Welcome to 5th Grade! My name is Mr. Dan VanDenHengel. Almost everyone calls me Mr. V. I will be teaching Science and Social Studies this year. This is my 12th year in the classroom and I am very excited to be starting my first in 5th grade this year. I moved to Las Vegas in 2007 from Pittsburgh, PA. My wife and I have been married for 3 years and we have a young son who just turned 1 over the summer. I received my B.A. in Education from Robert Morris University (Pittsburgh). I also have a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Point Park University (Pittsburgh). I am excited to be starting this new teaching adventure in 5th grade. I know that we will have a great year!! Please feel free to contact me for any concerns or questions at [email protected]