Mrs. Gingrich has 28 years of service in the Evergreen School District. She has served as assistant principal at Quimby Oak, and taught at several schools throughout the district during her tenure including OB Whaley, Millbrook, Montgomery, LeyVa, and Quimby Oak. She has taught multiple subjects, middle school Math, ELA, World and US History. Mrs. Gingrich has held positions of Leadership at each site including grade level lead, department lead, team lead, ILT member, and RTI coordinator; has piloted History, ELA, and Math curriculums; coordinated mentor, character and multicultural programs; has been a student teacher, BTSA, and Induction program mentor; curriculum co-creator for 6th grade Math benchmarks, 6th and 7th grade Common Core ELA/History year plan units, and as district and site PD design, lead, & instructor/presenter.
Mrs. Gingrich is hard working, dedicated, and has a passion for curriculum and supporting teachers and students to be their best selves. She believes that it is an honor and privilege to be trusted with the education of children and to serve the community. She believes in a student centered learning environment, where every lesson has meaning and purpose, and every activity challenges students to think critically, ask questions, and be curious to find the whole story from multiple perspectives. She is the students biggest cheerleader, and strives to be the best she can be to bring out the best that they can be. She has high expectations for herself, and does not take the responsibility of education lightly. On a personal note, Mrs. Gingrich loves spending time with her husband, her three college age children, and her three dogs. She loves the beach, music, dancing, and her travel adventures with her husband. She is compassionate and kind, and looks forward to cheering on both staff and students in the upcoming year!