Meet John Becker Send an email Voicemail:  952-452-0648 Position/Hire Year:  Kindergarten Teacher/2011 Educational History:  BA Elementary Education, Concentration in Social Studies K-6, Minnesota State Mankato 2005 Why I choose to work at Aspen Academy:  I choose to work at Aspen for its strong community and for its Core Knowledge curriculum.  I feel strongly that the Core Knowledge curriculum is an important tool for teaching children values and lessons about our past and present worlds. Hobbies/Interests:  I am a very big Minnesota sports fan.  Along with cheering for the local teams I also enjoy playing sports as well.  I enjoy traveling with my family, relaxing with frineds and creating art work on the side. Favorite author/historical figure:  George Washington.  He wasn't a father to children of his own, but he was the father of our nation. Personal motto/inspirational quote:  "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." ~Winston Churchill