Clarissa Pohlman

My name is Clarissa Pohlman and I couldn't be more excited to join the Odyssey crew as a 2nd grade crew lead for the upcoming school year! I grew up in Madison, Wisconsin and attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. I studied exercise science and originally wanted to pursue occupational therapy, but after spending time working as a special education paraprofessional in an elementary school, I realized the incredible joy that teaching is. After receiving my masters from Regis University, I taught first grade at Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning in Aurora, Colorado for the past three years. I am passionate about making learning relevant and meaningful for students through adventure, art, wonder, and creativity. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time outdoors camping and hiking, reading, creating art, and hanging out with friends.

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