Hi everyone!! My name is Michelle Thiessen. I’m excited to be a first year teacher here at Gretna Palisades! I recently graduated in May of 2020 from Kansas State University with my Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. I am a born and raised Omaha native and graduated from Papillion-LaVista High School. That’s where I met my amazing husband Michael. We’ve been married for 9 years and have had an excellent adventure so far traveling all over the world visiting more than 30 countries and living in 3 more. We love experiencing new cultures especially when it comes to the food! We love to be outside whether it’s hiking, camping or just simply playing with the true love of my life, our Boxer Simon! In my down time I also enjoy reading, gaming, cooking and of course soaking up the sun!