My name is Kara Tiedemann and I have had the privilege of teaching at St. Leander School for over a decade. Prior to my time in the St. Leander community, I spent many years as a competitive figure skater and instructional coach. I grew up in the Bay Area and received my BA in U.S. History from Mills College. I enjoy living by the marina in San Leandro with my partner BJ and our two adorable furbabies, Jackson and Zoey. My passions outside of the classroom include reading as much as I can, browsing the aisles of Target, and anything Disney! I am happy to continue serving as the 8th grade homeroom teacher, and leading our Middle School community in the areas of Social Studies, Religion, and PE.