While Chris Seeman will be an addition to the CHS ranks this fall as a Title One Reading Intervention teacher, she is not new to the community.
After all, Seeman has been a resident of Cleveland for the last 19 years, and her three sons are or were students here: Adam Seeman (CHS 2024), Nathan Seeman (grade 11) and Brayden Seeman (grade 8).
Seeman was born and raised in Le Center and graduated from Le Center High School. Three important factors influenced her desire to become a teacher.
“I had a great role model with watching and helping my mom as she taught for over 45 years. Having a brother with special needs led to my drive to advocate for and support students of all abilities. Lastly, having many fabulous teachers along the way—with my favorite being Mrs. Patsy Traxler—helped develop my will to hopefully be as great as they were.”
Seeman attended college at Minnesota State University, Mankato for Elementary Education (K-6), Early Childhood, and Specific Learning Disabilities licensures. After that, she attended St. Cloud State University and obtained Early Childhood Special Education licensure.
She spent the past 17 years teaching special education within Mankato Area Public Schools. Prior to that, she was an Early Childhood Special Education teacher for Maple River Schools for four years. She began the first two years of her career as an Early Childhood teacher in North Mankato.
Her favorite subject to teach is reading.
“I get to help students learn skills that allow them to gain access to a whole new world of possibility and adventure.”
She decided to apply at Cleveland school because she liked the cooperation between district residents and the school and wanted to have a larger role in it.
“I saw how well the community and school work together to support students’ needs and ensure that students receive a quality education that prepares them for life after graduation. I look forward to being part of the great things that are happening here. My goal is to be a valuable support to students, staff and families in any way I can.”
When she is not in front of a classroom, she enjoys cheering on her kids in their many activities. Her proudest moments have been when she watched her children grow, learn and succeed in their goals.
She also likes spending time with her family, gardening and cooking up something delicious. The Seemans have a dog named Baxter, two parakeets and a turtle.