Fifth Grade
Jeana Balut
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Mrs. Balut has been working with the Hinckley-Finlayson School District since 2009.
She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication and Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, and her Graduate Teaching License in Elementary Education from The College of St. Scholastica. Mrs. Balut is married and has two daughters. After living in the Twin Cities for 10 years, she is thrilled to be back living so close to the farm she grew up on. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends boating, swimming, ice skating and cross country skiing on Grindstone Lake. She is incredibly proud to be a member of the Hinckley-Finlayson School District and the community! |
Melissa Ellis
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Mrs. Ellis started working in Hinckley in 2015 and is the English Language Arts teacher for 5th grade. Her teaching experiences involves many grade levels, but her passion has always been reading and she is excited to be teaching fifth graders in this area. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Northwestern College (now the University of Northwestern, Saint Paul) in 2007. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Education through the College of Saint Scholastica, with an emphasis in literacy.
Mrs. Ellis enjoys spending time with her husband and their 3 children. They love going geocaching, taking hikes, and spending time at the family cabin. They also love to travel and have family time at home. |
Nate Schiller
email: nate.schiller@isd2165.org
phone: 320-384-6443 ext 3146 |
Mr. Schiller started at Hinckley Elementary in 2017 as the 5th Grade Math teacher. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Bemidji State University with specialties in Mathematics and Social Studies.
Mr. Schiller is married and has two daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family and outdoor recreation. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, ice fishing, traveling, hiking, and gardening. |