Sixth Grade (6A): Mrs. Janet Topper

I am a sixth grade teacher and have the privilege of teaching both math and science to all of the sixth grade students.

I was born in Columbus, Ohio, and met my husband, Jim, at the Catholic high school where we both graduated. After high school, I attended Walsh College, a Jesuit college, and earned my B.S. in biology and chemistry with a minor in math. Both of my sons were born in Ohio. Thus, we are avid Buckeye fans!

We moved to Chicago in 1992 where I worked as a substitute teacher at my sons’ Catholic school, as well as in the public school system. In 1997, we moved to Washington where I worked as a stay-at-home mom, as a daily volunteer in my children’s school, and served as the PTO president and on the building site committee. In 2001-2002, I attended the University of Washington and received my teaching certification with a kindergarten through eighth grade endorsement, as well as a fourth through ninth grade math and science endorsement. .

In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family, especially watching my boys' sporting events. As a family, we love attending professional and college football games, as well as hiking and visiting family back in the Midwest. I am very blessed and spoiled to have a husband who loves to cook and shop for me.