Peter Ratzloff

Hello! My name is Mr. Ratzloff, and I am thrilled to be the science teacher at Jie Ming. I am passionate about helping students explore their curiosity and build science skills and concepts that will serve them throughout their lives. My goal is to make science an interesting, fun, and challenging part of every student's day. I love getting to know students as they grow from kindergarten through fifth grade.

This is my seventh year teaching science in Saint Paul Public Schools. We will be using the TWIG curriculum, which embeds hands-on activities to explore and express learning at every grade level. This curriculum is also aligned with Minnesota's new science standards, which are based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a data analyst and project manager. I hold a B.A. in English and History from Hunter College and an M.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Saint Thomas. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, playing and designing board games, and spending time with my wife, family, and pets.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me: peter.ratzloff@spps.org