Mr. Grothem

I was born in Corona and grew up in Riverside. I earned
my Bachelor's Degree from Cal State University of San
Bernardino and my teaching credential and Master's
Degree in Education from Azusa Pacific University. I have
taught Kindergarten, 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
This will be my 5th year at Corona Ranch Elementary
School. I love teaching and the sparkle in the student's
eye when they learn.

If I am to teach a child anything, it is to become an
independent, responsible, hard-working, respectful
person who believes in him/herself, who has the courage
and desire to aim high in life, and who will stop at nothing
to succeed.

Conversing with students about books and seeing them
light up when they are talking about reading is something
I love to see. In class, we use as much technology as
possible to help students learn the most they can, as well
as to prepare them for future careers. Last year, our class
won the international eInstruction classroom makeover
competition worth $25,000 in classroom technology.

I have been happily married to Angie for 8 years and we
have 4 awesome children. Josh is 7 (and happy to be
starting 2nd grade), Cecilia is 5 (and journeying on to
Kindergarten), Kade is 3, and Molly is 2. I am in a rock
band called Seven Sorrows. Angie played bass for us
and I am the drummer and singer. Teaching anyone to
play the drums is something I greatly enjoy. If I am able to
find some free time I love to read, create webpages,
videos, and to find out the latest online technology and
how it can be used to enhance our classroom.