ConleyElementary School

Welcome!

Dear Parents,
I am so excited to have your child in my class this year. I have many exciting things planned already and I am looking forward to working with you to make this a very successful year for your child. I feel that a close relationship between the parents, teacher, and child is extremely important to the student’s progress, so I am taking this opportunity to tell you about my personal and educational experiences.
I was born and raised in Granger, Indiana for the first 21 years of my life. At age 7, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and it has helped shape me into the person that I am today. My family moved to Peoria, Arizona at the end of February 2019, and I have lived in the valley ever since.
I began my educational journey during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic at Arizona State University. I felt that as I was adjusting to an online learning environment, the pandemic has strengthened my digital literacy over time.
Although this is my first year teaching in public education, I feel I bring with me a wealth of knowledge and experience. I believe that hands-on education is one of the best ways to teach the skills that your child will need to succeed.
I am very proud to have been chosen as your child’s teacher. I feel that a teacher is a positive role model who becomes a major influence to every student who enters the classroom. I aspire to create a learning environment that has my students feel safe about sharing their ideas and questioning why the world works in the way it does. I believe that learning is a process that involves taking risks, making mistakes, and being confident in your abilities as a scholar. Providing my students with a warm, safe, and friendly environment is essential to their success.
I know that we are going to have a great year. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Mr. Michael Katuzienski