Hello Artists,
My name is Mrs. McConnell and I am the Visual Arts teacher at Kingsland High School. I have been here in the district for 10 years but as a High School Para, I am very excited to start my teaching profession here with the students I know and the school that feels like home. I will be teaching 7th grade and then 9-12 elective art courses. Here on my page, you can go to classes to access the Google Classroom page of all my classes.
I currently live in Ostrander, MN with my spouse, daughter, 2
dogs, and 3 cats. I grew up in Chatfield, MN with two of my brothers and my mom.![](https://rst6-livesite.rschooltoday.com/sites/kingsland.k12.mn.us/files/images/Private_User/mcconnell.valarie/4771-MMS-1538957355465-attachment1-20181006_133529.jpg)
I graduated high school in 1997, and currently hold a BA in Psychology and my MA in Education. I am currently attending classes at Saint Mary's University to take care of a few extra classes.
I have a huge passion for art and I am looking forward to helping your students find their passion for it as well.
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Kingsland Public Schools, ISD No. 2137
705 North Section Ave, Spring Valley, MN 55975
W: 507-346- 7278 Ext: 5326
Google Voice: (507) 722-0633
Room Number: W012
School Email:
Preparation Period: 6th hour 1:22-2:14 M T Th F and Wednesdays 12:48-1:26
The best time to reach me is during my prep hour or 7:30-7:55 or 3:15-3:15.
If those times do not work for you please email me and I will try my best to find a time that will work for all of us.