About Me

My name is Elise Gilchrist and I am a first grade teacher at Jacob Shapiro Brain Based Instruction Laboratory School.  This year I have 16 unique and wonderful first graders who make our learning environment fun and interesting everyday!

I was born and raised in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  I am an only child, but my parents kept me very active as a child with community events, visiting the library, sports, and more!  My parents still live in Manitowoc and I try to visit with them often!  I graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in June 2006.

In September 2006 I began studying elementary education and special education at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.  In the spring semester of 2010 I moved back to Manitowoc to complete my students teaching within the Manitowoc Public School District.  My first placement was teaching second grade in a co-taught SAGE classroom at Jefferson Elementary.  My second placement was teaching cross-categorical special education to grades 4-6 at Madison Elementary.  I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in May 2010 with a bachelors of science in elementary education and special education.

In August 2010 I joined the staff at Jacob Shapiro Brain Based Instruction Laboratory School in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  I began teaching students with cognitive disabilities in grades kindergarten thru second.  I held this position for two years.  During my third year of teaching my title was changed to a cross-categorical special education teacher and I worked with students in grades 1-3.

During the summer of 2013 I changed my teaching position from special education to become a first grade classroom teacher.

In January 2015 I began working toward my master's degree in literacy and language.  I am currently attending the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh and working toward a degree as a reading teacher.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends!  I also enjoy spending time outdoors, cooking and baking, watching movies, shopping and cheering for the Green and Gold!  On July 18, 2015 I married my amazing husband Rick!  We bought our first house together in August, and we are busy making it our home!

A recent engagement photo!

A cold December game at Lambeau Field!  


My parents


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