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posted September 18, 2026

Stephanie Bassett-Lindeen joins us this year to teach 2nd grade. Ms. Lindeen has been teaching for thirty-four years and we are so excited to have her on our team this year. We asked her some questions so you could get to know her a bit before the school year begins. 

Why did you want to teach at Cardinal?
I've always heard great things about Cardinal and wanted to experience it firsthand! I came here last year as a district sub and absolutely fell in love with Cardinal.

What do you like about teaching 2nd grade?
I enjoy seeing the excitement in kids' faces when they are learning new things.  

What is your favorite part of teaching?
Hearing their stories and feeling like I'm a part of their life brings me immense happiness.

What is your ultimate goal as a teacher?
I want students to feel welcomed and loved in my classroom. I want them to explore and make discoveries that sparks their imaginations to learn.

What do you hope students take away from your class this year?
I want them to feel confident and have a strong sense of belonging. I want them to love learning.

Fun Facts/Hobbies:
My husband just traded in his Harley for a Can-Am Spyder, so we will be spending our weekends cruising around. I enjoy camping with my family, campfires, and spending time outside. I have 3 wonderful grandchildren that I love spending time with. I have two of the most spoiled dogs you'll ever come across, and we love them to pieces.

My real endorsement of Cardinal Schools and its faculty and staff can be seen each morning when I hand them the one irreplaceable and most valuable thing in my life: my kids. No letter I write could be a greater endorsement than that simple act. I give them my kids, and I do it with a huge smile on my face because I trust them to do what they are most outstanding at: building our future.
Kevin S. Maggio · Cardinal Parent
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The Cardinal Community School District offers career and technical  programs in the following service areas:
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Health Science
Human Services
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Cindy Green - cindy.green@cardinalcomet.com
Middle School Principal/Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Equity Coordinator
4045 Ashland Rd.
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531

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