ELL Teacher Email Phone: WA 262-763-0185 / LY 262-763-5380 My name is Laurie Tess and I the ELL teacher at Waller and Winkler. I work with students whose first language is other than English. I support them in small groups by working on reading and writing strategies, and English vocabulary. I also push into classrooms supporting them in the content area. I love the diversity and background knowledge that our English Language Learners and their families bring to our schools, district and community! Please reach out to me if you ever need resources or support, both in school or in the Burlington community!
I received my bachelors degree in elementary education with a language arts concentration from UW-Superior. I received my masters at Concordia University, receiving my 316 Reading and 317 Reading Specialist license. I received my ESL license through Edgewood College in Madison.
I have lived in Burlington my whole life. I am married to Larry and we have 3 children: Piper 32, married to Ryan, Austin 29, and Jacob 22. I have 3 beautiful grandchildren: Henry 5, Hudson 3 and Hazel 1. In my free time I enjoy reading, knitting and crocheting, walking and yoga. I received my 200 hour yoga teacher certification and teach yoga a couple of times a month here in Burlington. As a family we love boating and camping.
I look forward to meeting you this school year and working with your children!