Staff Profile

My name is Angela Berchem, and I am currently the 3-5 SIPPS Literacy Teacher at the Heights Community School in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  I work with students to help them become fluent readers who enjoy and understand any given or chosen text. 

I graduated from the University of Northwestern in St. Paul with a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies in 1998.  In 2004, I received my MN licenses in Elementary Education (K-6) and Social Studies (5-8).  In 2020, I received my Master's Degree and MN license in Special Education (K-12).  I have 4 years of experience in charter schools and over 20 years of experience working with children.  

I am passionate about education and advocate for building confident, honest, responsible, and respectful citizens.  I choose to invest in our future leaders and believe in using the best teaching practices to ensure that students are learning and engaged.  I encourage students to use their minds and hearts to improve the quality of life for themselves and others.

When I was a year and a half old, I was adopted from South Korea.  I grew up on a farm in South Dakota with 3 older brothers and 1 older sister.  I am married with 2 beautiful stepchildren.  I enjoy embroidery, traveling, nature, hiking, wakeboarding, and all sports.  I have been able to travel to every continent except Antarctica. I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends over a good cup of joe.