Hi South Union students and families!  My name is Emily Fristo and I am thrilled to be returning to SU as an academic interventionist!  I am a product of the Des Moines Public Schools and graduated from Roosevelt High School.  After high school, I attended the University of Iowa where I graduated with my degree in Elementary Education.  Some of you know me as Emily Bogart (I got married last June!)  I taught kindergarten for one year and second grade for two years here at South Union.  After a year of teaching first grade in Urbandale, I am extremely excited to be coming back to SU, in a new position!  South Union truly feels like home because of all the amazing students, families, and staff.  I look forward to sharing my passion for reading and math with my students and watching their learn grow!

Hi! My name is Michelle Ludwig and this is my third year teaching Reading Recovery and being a Reading Interventionist at South Union.  I spent seven years teacher kindergarten and first grade before landing my dream job of being a Reading Teacher.  I love seeing students grow throughout the year and the confidence they gain from their successes.  In my free time I love spending time with my husband and two kids, Charlie (6) and Mia (4), being outdoors, and running.  I can’t wait to begin another year at South Union!