Hey, my name's John! I graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and served as choir director at an Iowa public school from 2020-2024. At Luther, I studied as a Baritone, composed, and was heavily involved in a variety of vocal ensembles featuring early music, contemporary choral music, vocal Jazz, and acapella. (read more)
...I am an experienced and licensed Spanish teacher. I have a BA and an MA in Spanish, and I am licensed to teach secondary school in Iowa and Washington state. I have lived and worked in Spanish speaking countries for many years, beginning with my work in the Peace Corps in Colombia, South America. (read more)
...I've always loved learning, but I've also had teachers in the past who struggled to make learning an enjoyable experience. I make a concerted effort to engage with each student so they can easily see the joy in learning new things. I also aim to put the thinking on the students. (read more)
...I live in Oelwein, Iowa. I attended Mankato State University, where my major was elementary education but I also have a strong background in biology and English. I am very patient and am used to working with a variety of people. (read more)
Hello! I live in Fayette, Iowa, with my husband and two sons. I am semi-retired after teaching high school and middle school Language Arts and Literacy for 29 years. (read more)