My name is Julie Dahl and I am a first grade teacher at Red Oak Elementary. I have been teaching first grade at Red Oak since we opened up the buidling.  First grade is such a big year for children!  One of my favorite things to do at school is to teach students how to read.  It is so fun to be there when it finally clicks for a child.  

I live in Shakopee with my husband, Steve, and our two children, Emily and Erik.  Both of my children went through Shakopee Schools.  My daughter is now a kindergarten teacher and my son is studying Engineering at the University of Minnesota.  

When I'm not teaching, you can probably find me out in our boat with a fishing rod in my hand.  I love to fish for all kinds of fish but my passion is sturgeon and muskie fishing.  I also enjoy camping, taking long walks, and downhill skiing.