Welcome to the Rocky Branch Elementary website. Thank you for taking the time to research our unique school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our wonderful office staff.
Let me tell you a little about myself:
My name is Ben Toppel. I am originally from Madison, Wisconsin. My educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a minor in Geography from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I have also completed my course work for the Elementary Education Graduate Program at the University of River Falls. My pursuit of becoming an elementary educator has presented me with numerous opportunities to teach in schools throughout northwestern Wisconsin and the greater Twin Cities area (including schools in Hastings and St. Paul).
My occupational background includes working with youth ranging from kindergarten through high school. I have served as an assistant director for a before-and-after school YMCA program, led general summer camp activities as a lead counselor, directed community service projects with teens, and managed an outdoor adventure program for disadvantaged youth. I have additional experience volunteering and teaching in both traditional and alternative charter schools. Most recently, I have worked at Greenwood Elementary and the Public Montessori here in River Falls.
My wife is an organic fruit and vegetable farmer. My son, Morris, attends kindergarten at Rocky Branch and my two year old daughter, Willa, is an avid investigator of all things.
I look forward to meeting with you and all of the students and families here at Rocky Branch Elementary.
Please feel free to contact me via phone or e-mail at anytime throughout the year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ben Toppel
Ben Toppel
Fifth Grade Teacher
Rocky Branch Elementary
715-425-1819
ben.toppel@rfsd.k12.wi.us