From

the desk of

Joan M. Anderson

Principal Anderson has been in New Prague for ten years. She has been New Prague Intermediate Principal since 1998. Prior to that, she held the role of New Prague Middle School Principal. Mrs. Anderson has a Six-Year degree in Elementary Administration, a Master of Science Degree in Special Education-Learning Disabilities along with a middle school endorsement to teach math from the University of Minnesota at Mankato. Mrs. Anderson did her undergraduate work in elementary education with a minor in math through the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Mrs. Anderson has taught first grade, Title 1 reading, and special education in a K-12 setting. Prior to coming to New Prague, she was an elementary principal in the Sibley East School system in Gaylord, Minnesota.

Mrs. Anderson is a mother of three daughters, one son-in-law, and three grandchildren. Her hobbies are spoiling her three grandchildren, antiquing at flea markets and auctions, traveling, and reading.

janderso@np.k12.mn.us