Greetings! My name is Rebecca Schendel and I teach the Honeybee class at Russell Elementary School. I am beginning my 24th year of teaching Kindergarten and I couldn't think of a more exciting place to be! I was born and raised in Montana and have lived in Missoula for over 25 years! I have two children ages 15 and 19, one dogs, a snake, a spider, lots of fish, and 6 chickens! I love to run, bike, and paddle board, read, grow flowers and food in my garden, and make music and listen to music! I can play 6 different musical instruments and know American Sign Language. I am currently completing my master's degree in Integrated Fine Arts from UM and can't wait to sing, play, build, and create with your child! Russell Elementary is my neighborhood school and I love that I get to work with families in my neighborhood! I am proud to be a Russell Teacher and a former Russell Parent.