Physical Education and Health
Andrew Norlien
Hello Excell Academy Family!
My name is Andrew Norlien and I am the Physical Education teacher this year! I will also be teaching Health classes and collaborating the Athletic Director role with Ms. Kroma. I received my Physical Education degree from Bethel University in 2008. After working in a supervisory role at UPS after my undergrad, I decided to follow my true passion and go back to school for my masters and initial teaching license. In 2014, I obtained my M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. This is my 4th year teaching Physical Education and I am thrilled to be at Excell Academy!
I was born and raised in the Minneapolis area and currently live with my wife in Maple Grove. Playing or watching sports has always been an interest of mine at a young age. If there’s a Timberwolves or Vikings game on, you’ll probably find me near a television. In my spare time I enjoy competing in men’s basketball leagues, going to the drive in movie, grilling out, running, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
At Excell Academy I agree to:
-Work tirelessly whenever I’m in the building
-Care for others and treat others with respect
-Respect the school and implement its core values
-Be responsible in my classes and my actions
Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have!
Thank you,
Andrew Norlien
Art
Marlissa Karpeh
Science
Carl Weber
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Josh Lien
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Reading Intervention Teachers
Kula Giddings
Hi, my name is Kula Giddings. I was born in Liberia and came to the United States at the age of 4. I’ve lived in New York, Rhode Island, and Minnesota. I received my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from St. Cloud State University in 2011. After graduating, I worked as a learning instructor, at a center for learning, to adults with learning and developmental disabilities.
Erika Larson
Mrs. Erika Larson, formally Mrs. Larson, is a graduate from the University of Northern Iowa. She was married in the Summer of 2008. Mrs Larson loves children, the outdoors and dogs. She is a lead teacher at Excell Academy. Way to go, Mrs. Larson!!!