Morgan Schmidt

Morgan is a teacher at Grinnell College Preschool. A native of Grinnell, Morgan earned her bachelor's degrees in early childhood education and elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa. She also holds a master's degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Prior to her time at Grinnell College Preschool, Morgan spent 8 years in public education where she taught 3^rd grade, 2^nd grade, and kindergarten. 

Morgan lives just outside of Grinnell with her husband, Joe, and their beloved golden retriever, Hazel. Together, they enjoy golfing, gardening, and cooking. In her free time, Morgan also loves traveling, perfecting cookie recipes, reading on her front porch, and spending time with friends and family. 

Her favorite part about teaching young children is fostering an environment that promotes curiosity. "I love when students ask questions and work to make sense of their surroundings!"