Ms. ChrisAnn Makurat

Student-Centered Coach

Hello! My name is Chrissy Makurat, and I am a student-centered coach for Glenbrook and Fairview Elementary Schools. I have been a classroom teacher since 1997 and I am excited to begin this new journey as an instructional coach. I am a lifelong learner, so I am passionate about seeking out and implementing new programs and successful teaching practices.

I am a die-hard Packer fan! Traveling, hiking, biking, kayaking, taking walks, and reading are other activities I enjoy. I have 2 children. My son, Cameron attends UW-Green Bay, and my daughter, MacKenzie goes to Columbia College in Chicago.

Expertise

Academic Interventions, Classroom Management, Language Arts Instruction, Inclusive Classrooms

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Master of Science in Education - Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Professional Interests

Literacy, Differentiating Instruction, Co-Teaching, Inclusion

Awards

Recipient of the 2011 Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award

Training/Educational Experience

Differentiation, Standards Based Grading, RtI, BAS, Running Records, iReady, AVMR 1 & 2, PBIS, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Love and Logic, Conscious Discipline, Math Workshop, Bridges Math, guided Reading, reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop, Balanced Literacy, Units of Study, Google Classroom, Schoology, Infinite Campus, Skyward, EduClimber, Word Study, Teacher Mentoring, Collaboration/Team Teaching, Co-teaching, Cooperative Learning, Cooperating Teacher for student teachers

Teaching Experience

October 1997 - June 1998: 6th & 8th Grade Teacher at Omro Middle School

September 1998 - June 2020: 4th Grade Teacher at Omro Elementary School

September 2020 - June 2022: 4th Grade Teacher at Gegan Elementary in the Menasha Joint School District