Nola Whetstone

Second Grade

Nola Whetstone was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, MI. She studied at both Oakland
University and the University of Michigan. Nola has degrees in English, anthropology, and education. She
has certification in both elementary and middle school education. Before working in education, Nola
was an anthropologist in a museum. Nola moved out West ten years ago to teach on the Navajo Nation.
She has been a teacher for seventeen years working in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades. Nola has taught in three
states: Michigan, Arizona, and New Mexico. She has experience in both private and public school
settings. Nola also has certification in AVID, GLAD, and International Baccalaureate curriculum/teaching
methods. Nola is currently working towards her National Board certification for Teachers. When she is
not teaching, Nola enjoys spending time with her family and traveling with her husband and her cat.
     
Contact me at: Nolaw@tisataos.org