Meet the Teacher

I taught for eight years in Iowa at North Iowa Community School where I also attended school K-12.  I loved teaching in the district at which I attended as a child.  I have taught a variety of subjects and grade levels ranging from third grade to sixth grade.  I started at Sleepy Eye Elementary in 2013 as the fifth and sixth grade social studies teacher and moved to fourth grade to start the 2014 school year.  Iowa and Minnesota are similar in many ways, but yet so different in terms of education.  I have grown to love it in Minnesota!

I'm an Iowa Hawkeye fan, but also cheer on the Minnesota Gophers (except when they play Iowa!).  I love sports, fishing, boating, playing games and cards, camping, and most of all, spending time with my family.  My husband Mike and I have three children.  Jake, Sam, and Brandon are the love of our lives and the reason for many of the adventures we have. 

I love what I do!  Teaching has been second nature to me since I was young.  I love working with the kids and celebrating their successes as they go through the school year.  moreover, I enjoy watching them proceed through the remainder of their educational years to adulthood.  Nothing is more rewarding knowing I played a part in who students become. 

Mrs. Hardin's Fourth Grade Class:

2015-2016 Schedule:
7:30-8:00 - Breakfast and Read
8:00-8:50 - Reading and Language Arts
8:50-9:15 - PE
9:15-9:45 - Reading and Language Arts
9:45-11:05 - Math with Mr. Hadley
11:05-11:25 - Lunch
11:25-11:45 - Recess
11:50-12:15 - Art (Tuesday/Thursday/Friday), Music (Wednesday/Friday), or Recorders(Monday)
12:15-12:30 - Read
12:30-1:10 - Science
1:10-1:50 - Social Studies with Mr. Hadley
1:50-2:10 - Snack/Bathroom Break
2:10-2:30 - Read out loud to students
2:30-2:50 - Interventions
2:55 - Dismissal
 

LINKS:
Moby Max 
Spelling City  (Spelling Lists - students know their log in information)
Class DOJO  (Class updates, news, and pictures for parents and students)
Scholastic Book Orders  (Online class activation code: GTZLF)
 

Contact Information:
mindy.hardin@sleepyeye.mntm.org
(507) 794-7903 (ext. 1312)