Mr. Horton is a Semi-Finalist for Minnesota teacher of the Year for his third time!
About Us
Career
Barack and Michelle Obama Montessori
September 2025-
JJ Hill Montessori
Saint Paul
September 2014- 2025
University of Wisconsin River Falls
September 2019 – 2023
Eisenhower Elementary
Coon Rapids
September 2011-August 2014
Evergreen Park Elementary
Brooklyn Center
September 2010- August 2011
Lincoln Elementary School
Anoka
September 2005- August 2010
Awards
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Nominee 2024
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 2021
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 2017
University of Wisconsin – RF Outstanding Students Award 2016
KS95 Teacher of the Year 2012
KS95 Teacher of the Week 2012,2013
“Above and Beyond” Award for Anoka-Hennepin 2013
Nominated for Anoka-H
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Nominee 2024
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 2021
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 2017
University of Wisconsin – RF Outstanding Students Award 2016
KS95 Teacher of the Year 2012
KS95 Teacher of the Week 2012,2013
“Above and Beyond” Award for Anoka-Hennepin 2013
Nominated for Anoka-Hennepin TOPS Award 2009
Cable in the Classroom Honoree 2008
Certifications
Certifications
American Montessori Society
AFT/NFT
Certified EnVOY Practitioner
SeeSaw Ambassador
Level I and III Training in International Baccalaureate
National Geographic Certified Educator
Education
Certifications
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
June 2014-May 2016
Master of Science: Montessori Education and Certification
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
June 2004-May 2006
Master of Science: Elementary Teaching Education
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
September 1998-May 2004
Bachelor of Science: Foundations of Elementary Education