About Mr. Carpenter

Hi! I'm Sam Carpenter and I am your child's 2nd grade teacher. 

This is my 12th year teaching and my 12th year at Coonley. I student taught back in 2005 under Ms. Fleming and was hired the following school year. 
I have my BFA in graphic design from Grand Valley State University and my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from National-Louis University. In 2016 I earned my endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL) through Olivet Nazarene University.

I have been married for 15 years to my wife Melanie, who is an exceptional Math teacher and tutor. I love to spend my free time with my four children and enjoy music, twitter, quiet time (a rarity), creativity and helping others.

Find out more about my thoughts on education and twitter.

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