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Matthew Bohnenkamp, Social Science teacherDescribe yourself in three words. Inquisitive, energetic, lighthearted
What’s your favorite part of the job? “My favorite about my job is teaching something that I really enjoy. Tell us a random fact about you. “I am originally from Le Mars, Iowa which is the ice cream capital of the world. It’s the home of Blue Bunny ice cream.” If you had a rapper name, what would it be? “B-Dizzle.” |
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Larry Calhoun, PE teacher/Head Footbal coachDescribe yourself in three words. Loyal, confident, caring Story continues below advertisement What’s your favorite part of the job? “Watching young men grow and get better.” Tell us a random fact about you? “My daughter-in-law is Mike Singletary’s daughter. He is in the Football Hall of Fame.” If you had a rapper name what would it be? Notorious B.I.G. |
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Stephanie D’Anza, Long-Term Substitute for Leslie Guimon
Describe yourself in three words. “I’ve been told I’m pretty laid-back, I think I’m hilarious, and creative. ”What’s one random thing about yourself? “I can wiggle my ears.” What is your favorite part of your job? “My favorite part of my job is definitely being with the kids and being able to be creative. I teach Spanish and I love the language; it’s a good opportunity to speak it everyday.” What would your rapper name be if you had one? “Oh gosh, I don’t even know! Just say not applicable because she’s lame.” |
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Anna Foecking, CounselorDescribe yourself in 3 words. Goofy, short, and a good friend.
What is your favorite part of your job? “Working with awesome students on a daily basis.”Tell us one random fact about yourself. “I was actually born in England when my parents were on vacation.”If you had a rapper name, what would it be? “Foeckzilla!” |
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Krista Glosson, Science teacherDescribe yourself in three words.Enthused, I’m pretty active, Helpful
What’s your favorite part of the job? “Working with students. I really like to talk (to you guys) and learn about you. I like to help you learn new things and hear your opinions.” Tell us one random fact about you.“I have run three marathons.” |
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Kristen Guth, English teacher Describe yourself in three words. Outgoing, sarcastic, fun
What’s your favorite part of the job? “Interacting with students.” Tell us one random fact about you? She’s double jointed. If you had a rapper name, what would it be? G Unit. |
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Anna Izzo, World Language teacherDescribe yourself in three words. “Italian, obviously. Energetic. And…motivated.”
What’s your favorite part of your job? “Well, I really like the students here. I think everyone’s really willing to work hard and it’s very rewarding. Just the atmosphere and the students are great.” Tell us one random fact about you. “I’m a group fitness instructor.” What would your rapper name be if you had one? “A to the Izzo!” |
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Sandra Lee, English teacherDescribe yourself in three words. Passionate, hardworking, fun
What is your favorite part of the job? “Having relationships with the students is definitely my favorite part. I love seeing them in and out of the classroom and I love when they say ‘Hi’ to me. I absolutely love it.” Tell us one random fact about you. “I hate birds. I hate them. I used to have a phobia actually, but it got better and now I just hate them.” What would your rapper name be if you had one? Miz L |
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Beata Marc, Math teacherDescribe yourself in three words. Energetic, hard-working and passionate
What’s your favorite part about the job? “Working with students in the resource room. It is the time where she gets to spend time with students one-on-one. They’re struggling in my class or need some extra help and you see the success immediately.” Tell us one random fact about you. “I’m still in graduate school and I taught in Hawaii for two summers.” If you had a rapper name, what would it be? “My rap name is one that my friends actually gave me. Since no one can pronounce my first name, so they call me “B” and at one point they began to call me “B-Money”. |
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Chris Mourtokokis, Counselor internDescribe yourself in three words. Caring, compasionate and trustworthy
What is your favorite part of the job? “The Nation. The GrenNation. Absolutely favorite part of my job. It’s one thing to enjoy your job because you’re enjoying what you’re doing, but it’s another thing to have an atmosphere around you that makes in that much better. It’s being able to come to school and respecting the kids and seeing the kids respect you as well and just having that sort of relationship with the Nation.” Tell us one random fact about you. “I transfered high schools between my sophomore and junior year. I went to Hersey for two years and Glenbrook South for the last two. If you had a rapper name, what would it be? Hippity-Hoppity |
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Kevin Poduska, English/Fine Arts Division Head Describe yourself in three words. Structured, dedicated and community oriented
What’s your favorite part of the job? “Working together with other professionals in the interest of students’ success.” Tell us one random fact about you. “Before I became a teacher, I wanted to be a radio broadcaster. If you had a rapper name, what would it be? DJ Kevy-Kev |
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Daniel Saken, Social Science teacherDescribe yourself in three words. “Tall, goofy, on fire! No, not on fire…tall goofy and enthusisatic. Or passionate.”
What’s your favorite part of the job? “The interactions with the students and all my colleagues.” Tell us one random fact about you. “I played professional baseball.” If you had a rapper name, what would it be? Shakin’ Bacon Saken |
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Kathie Swanson, Social Science teacherDescribe yourself in three words. Laid back and tall.
What’s your favorite part about the job? “I like working, hands-on, with students.” Tell us one random fact about you. “I was on the TV show, “Dawson Creek.”” If you had a rapper name. what would it be? Swannie G. |
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Jennifer Waldock, Math teacherDescribe yourself in three words. Possitive, adventurous, Minnesotan.
Tell us one random fact about you. “I have travelled a lot; I’ve taken students to the Galapagos Islands and hiked the Inca Trail in Peru.” What’s your favorite part of the job? “I love seeing students make progress and attain their goals both in and out of school. I also just love math.” If you had a rapper name, what would it be? J-Waldizzle. |
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Bonnie Wilson, English teacherDescribe yourself in three words. Optimistic, loud and dramatic,
“What’s your favorite part of the job?”. “When a kid actually gets something and you can see it in their eyes. It’s worthwhile.” Tell us one random fact about you. “I’m not allergic to mosquitos.” |
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Ryan Zaremba, Science teacherDescribe yourself in three words. Spontaneous, dedicated and fun-loving
What’s your favorite part about the job? “I love to interact with students and help achieve whatever their goals are in life.” Tell us one random fact about you. “I played hockey and soccer growing up and I love to travel. This year alone I have been to Ireland, England, Germany, France, and Spain and I will visit Uruguay and Argentina before the year is over!” If you had a rapper name, what would it be? Lil G. |
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