Mrs. Joan Ott has been teaching in the Saint Paul Public Schools for 38 years.  She spent all those years with Saint Paul! She has been with EXPO for 21 years. Joan has taught grades 3-5 and currently teaches 4th.  Mrs. Ott completed her undergraduate work at the University of St. Catherine's and her Masters from St. Mary's University.

Joan lives in Saint Paul with her husband, Dennis, and four children, who are all grown. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her granddaughters.

Mrs. Ott is so happy to be here with the EXPO family! She enjoys her team and all who are part of the EXPO community! Her favorite quote: "Do not worry about the ending, live in the present"