Elementary
Jamie Marshall
Kindergarten–4th Grade Literacy Intervention 15 years teaching · 15 years at St. FrancisMeet Mrs. Marshall
Jamie Marshall has spent all 15 years of her teaching career at St. Francis Solanus, which tells you something about how she feels about this place. Working with kindergarten through 4th grade students in Literacy Intervention, she brings a deep belief that real learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door.
Her goal for every student is that they leave not just with stronger reading skills, but with curiosity, resilience, and a sense of what they’re capable of.
How we teach reading →
Faith & classroom
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What she loves most about teaching at a Catholic school
“The thing I love most about teaching at a Catholic school is being part of a loyal, kind, community atmosphere rooted in Catholic faith and tradition.”
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What she hopes every student remembers
“I hope every student who leaves my classroom looks back on our short year together with fond memories and a smile. I also hope they leave knowing that learning doesn’t just happen within the four walls of our classroom, but that they’ve gained skills, and a sense of curiosity, resilience, and the value of hard work, that will help them continue to grow year after year.”
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How she brings faith into the classroom each day
“Faith is naturally woven into all that we do at St. Francis. In my classroom, many of our word studies, vocabulary lessons, and personal connections to texts naturally connect to our faith and arise in everyday conversations.”
A little more about Mrs. Marshall
- Favorite saintSt. Anthony of Padua“My mind is often too full of half-thoughts and to-dos to keep track of everything I misplace. I rely on his help daily!”
- Childhood bookThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a FlyHer mom’s copy from when she was a girl, read so often she memorized it, held together by just a few binding threads by the end
- Favorite feast day or traditionAdvent & Christmas“So many family moments and opportunities for joy!”
- Coffee or tea?Always coffee
What our families say
A shining light
The teachers of St. Francis are observing and always seeking ways to improve the abilities of our students. Our Literacy Intervention led by Mrs. Marshall has been a shining light for our school. She has poured her knowledge of literacy into our children, and we have seen a great improvement in their ability to read and comprehend.
Brad & Makenzie Holtmeyer Family