Celebrating Michelle | The Magazine Edition
5th grade
Shared by Mike Bettini (Michelle’s Dad)
Michelle in 5th grade at Carl Hankey in Mission Viejo. Michelle always loved school and learning.
A Loving Place in Time
Shared by Gladys Kleindienst
Mission Viejo Lake celebrating a birthday❣️ Year may be way off, but it’s one of my favorites together. I will never forget her smile. Love 💛 you Michelle.
Glow Party
Shared by Michele Doane
Mother son fun! Teaching together and having our kids together at Bathgate was the best. Griffin had so much fun running around after school with Cash, Harper and all the other Bathgate Babies.
Lake Mission Viejo
Shared by Mike Bettini aka Dad
Covid
Shared by Jane Egertson
My granddaughter during Covid recognizing her teacher Mrs. Kleindienst (she is now 16 yrs old)
Rams Game
Shared by Mike Bettini aka Dad
Best 5th Grade Teacher
Shared by Michele Doane
Griffin had Mrs. Kleindienst for a teacher in 5th grade during the pandemic. She made learning fun and engaging…both virtually and in person. This is a (mask off) picture of them following his 5th grade commencement ceremony.
CUSD Teacher of the Year
Shared by Bathgate Elementary
Mrs. Kleindienst…being honored at the CUSD Teacher of the Year awards ceremony at San Juan Hills Highschool. Celebrating Mrs. Kleindienst…Elementary teacher of the year from Bathgate Elementary School!
Angel Game
Shared by Kristen Thielen
Our annual summer Angel Game. July 2022
Christmas Eve
Shared by Mike Bettini (aka Michelle's Dad)
Family Cornhole Tournament
Shared by Mike Bettini (aka Michelle's Dad)
Inflatables
Shared by Michele Doane
Michelle was always up for fun. This is us dressing up in inflatable costumes for a school car parade. We kept cracking up when we looked at each other!
Michelle and Laine
Shared by Mike Bettini (aka Michelle's Dad)
Celebrating
Shared by Yvonne
Cheers to us!! Birthday celebrations
Mother’s Day Together
Shared by Jessica Rusinkovich
I have so many wonderful memories with Michelle. From the time she joined our family, she was instantly one of us. My favorite memory is spending Mother’s Day with her! All the mothers in the family would get together and sit around the breakfast table, share memories about motherhood, laugh, eat, and cheers to the amazing opportunity we had to mother together! These are some of the best times we had together. Michelle loved being a mother more than anything, and she was the most incredible mother, cousin, and friend.
Thanksgiving
Shared by Mike Bettini (aka Michelle's Dad)
Family Picture
Easter Hike with Cash
Shared by Mike Bettini (aka Michelle's Dad)
Spring Break
Shared by Mike Bettini (aka Michelle's Dad)
Sisters
Dana Point Harbor
Shared by Mike Bettini (aka Michelle's Dad)
Bathgate Bench Dedication
Shared by Bathgate Elementary
Bathgate Elementary dedicates a bench in near the 5th grade classrooms. A loving reminder of Mrs Kleindienst and a sweet place where students, families and teachers can gather.
Kleindienst Corner
Shared by Bathgate Elementary
A cozy little spot in the Bathgate Elementary School Library. Michelle was a huge proponent of literacy. Children can gather and enjoy reading. The Kleindeinst Corner was decorated with special treasures from Michelle’s classroom.
1st Golden Heart Memorial Scholarships awarded
Shared by LLM Golden Heart Foundation
The LoveLikeMichelle Golden Heart Foundation awarded 4 scholarships to Capistrano Valley High School seniors. Each of these students demonstrate a passion for education, are driven to make a difference and lead with a golden heart! 💛
Bathgate yearbook honor
Shared by Bathgate Elementary
The 2025 Bathgate Elementary School yearbook dedicated a special page to Mrs Kleindienst.
VFW Award
Shared by Michele Doane
The VFW Post 6024 honored Michelle as their 2025 Teacher of The Year.