Shana is an English teacher at South High School. She is in her 32nd year of teaching, with 19 of those at South High. She has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember. Her great grandmother taught in a one-room schoolhouse. She chose to teach English because her best friend’s mother was an English teacher, and as a child it seemed like she had the best job in the world. Shana’s favorite part of teaching is seeing the pride in students when they notice their own improvement, especially in their writing. She also enjoys hearing from former students about their accomplishments. A fun fact about Shana is that she has visited the West African Savanna and stood side by side with a full grown male and female lion.
Terek is a biology teacher at South High School. He has been teaching for three years all at South High. He has always wanted to have an impact on the community and his greatest inspiration has come from his Dad, who went back to school as a single father to become a teacher. Terek’s favorite part about teaching is building relationships with students, seeing them enjoy attending class and learning new things. A fun fact about Terek is that he is engaged to Ms. Kutz who teaches English at South High.
David is a teen build teacher at South High School. He is currently in his fifth year of teaching and his second year at South High. He chose education as a career because of the many teachers who inspired him throughout his own educational journey. Their influence helped him realize, as he grew older, that he wanted to do the same and make a lasting impact on his students. David often says he wouldn’t be where he is today without the guidance and encouragement of his past teachers. What he enjoys most about teaching is building meaningful relationships with his students and celebrating the fact that each one is unique in their own way. A fun fact about him is that he runs his own lawn care business, The Lawn Wrangler.
Collin is a social studies teacher at South High school. He has been teaching for 13 years, all at South High. Collin has loved history since he was a child and is driven to share that passion with others through teaching. He was inspired to pursue teaching by many of his past teachers, specifically his high school teachers, Dave Ewers and Mike McRoberts. Collin enjoys being able to help students learn and discover more about the world around them, as well as guide students to reach their full potential. He is grateful for the support, collaboration and friendship of his fellow staff members. A fun fact about Collin is that he became a certified yoga instructor in Joshua Tree, California, this past summer.
