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"My favorite part of teaching is the relationships that I build with my students. They are not just my students for the year, but for life."

Meg Tvrdik

2nd Grade Teacher

Years Teaching:

20

Years at Bergman: 

20

Favorite Movie:

"The Wizard of Oz"

Educational Background

BS in Broadcasting Communications, Northwest Missouri State University
BA in K-6 Elementary Education, Upper Iowa University

Specializations, Endorsements & Certifications

K-8 English/Language Arts Endorsement
K-8 Reading Endorsement
Orton-Gillingham Certificate
CSTAG Behavioral Threat Assessment Training, Level 1, 2
Responsive Classroom Certificate

Additional Role(s) at Bergman Academy

Social Studies Department Lead

Extracurricular Work

Student Council Advisor
Enrichment Clubs

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Bergman Academy is an accredited independent school for preschool through grade 8, located in Des Moines, Iowa. Bergman Academy strives to be a diverse and inclusive community united in the pursuit of excellence, independence, global perspective, and a commitment to each other.

Bergman Academy

100 45th Street

Des Moines, IA 50312

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