Meet Mrs. Deganhart

Hello, My name Jody Deganhart and I am the kindergarten teacher at Weldon Valley School.  22 years ago I student taught at Weldon Valley School.  After college graduation I accepted the kindergarten teaching position at Trinity Lutheran School in Ft. Morgan.  I taught there for 6 years before the birth of our oldest.  I was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom for 5 years, returning to a 1st and 2nd grade job for a year at Trinity.  I then stayed home for another 4 years, subbing and doing in home daycare during that span.  During the 2023-24 school year, I was a co-director of the Weldon Valley Preschool.  I moved back into the classroom during the 2024-25 school year and loved teaching 2nd grade for two years.  Which leads me here, back where I started as kindergarten teacher.    

I enjoy helping students develop a love for learning.  I hope that through my teaching students will create a fondness for learning and believe they are capable of learning new and challenging things.  Teaching is a true passion of mine and I aim to make my classroom environment one that is engaging, inviting, and a positive experience for all that enter in.  

I have also been the junior high boys basketball coach for the past 2 years. 

I am a mother of four, with my husband Luke, of 21 years.  Lincoln is a 9th grader, Kipton is in 8th, Mackson is in 3rd grade, and Kennedy is in 1st.  My greatest joy in life is my family.  We spend most of our time tending to our farm and animals.  When not busy chasing animals or children you might find me crafting, camping, gardening,  or playing games.