Mr. Horton was named a 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Finalist!
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 Finalist 2025
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 2021
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 2017
University of Wisconsin RF Outstanding Student Award 2016
KS95 Teacher of the Year 2012
KS95 Teacher of the Week 2012 and 2013
“Above and Beyond” Award for Anoka-Hennepin School district 2013
Nomin
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Finalist 2025
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 2021
Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 2017
University of Wisconsin RF Outstanding Student Award 2016
KS95 Teacher of the Year 2012
KS95 Teacher of the Week 2012 and 2013
“Above and Beyond” Award for Anoka-Hennepin School district 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