Third grade is a year of growing and fun. I try to teach with respect and enthusiasm. My goal is to give children the skills to be successful in the real world.
Schedules
Daily Schedule
9:00 Attendance
9:00 – 10:05 Math
10:05 - 10:20 Interventions
10:20 - 11:10 Specials
11:10 - 11:45 Unit Studies
11:45 - 12:30 Lunch/Recess
12:30 - 1:30 WG Reading
1:30 – 2:15 Writing
2:15 – 2:45 Guided Reading
2:45 – 3:00 Recess
3:00 – 3:35 Guided Reading
3:38 Dismissal
Specials Rotation
Day 1: P.E. Day 2: Music
Day 3: Art Day 4: C.S.
Shortened/PLC Schedule
9:00 Attendance
9:00 - 10:15 Math
10:15 - 10:50 Specials
10:50 - 11:10 Interventions
11:10 - 11:45 Unit Studies
11:45 - 12:30 Lunch/Recess
12:30 – 1:30 WG Reading
1:30 – 2:15 Writing
2:18 Dismissal
Specials Rotation
Day 1: P.E. Day 2: Music
Day 3: Art Day 4: C.S.
About Me
My name is Duane Becker. I grew up in Northeast Nebraska on a farm. I moved down to Lincoln to attain my college degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. My first and only teaching job has been at Pyrtle. I taught fourth grade for seven years. I then moved to teaching third grade and have been teaching there since. I stay busy spending time with my wife and four kids. I enjoy spending time outdoors and playing basketball.
Education
University of Nebrask-Lincoln
B.S. Elementary Education
2000
M.S. Special Education
2008
Professional Experience
Pyrtle Elementary
Grade 4 Teacher
1999-2006
Grade 3 Teacher
2006-Present