Mrs. Benzel

Hi, my name is Naomi Benzel.  I grew up in Valier, MT, a small town about 90 miles North West of Great Falls . I attended Rocky Mountain College in Billings for one year before transferring to Montana State University .  After graduating, I taught third grade for three years in Hardin , MT.   I moved to Livingston four years ago when I married my husband Mike.  In my spare time I enjoy playing the piano, reading, and of course spending time with my family including our very spoiled dog Derby .

This will be my third year here at Arrowhead. I enjoy working with children and seeing the excitement involved in learning. For me teaching is about giving my students the skills necessary to take ownership of their learning, courage to grow intellectually, develop curiosity, and provide as many different opportunities for learning as possible. I am looking forward to a very exciting year in fourth grade.