Meet the Holmes Staff
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Terry Abels Food Service
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Experience at Holmes:
15th year Other Work Experience: Have worked in Food Service for 26 years. Department Head - Ala Carte Line Degrees Earned: Continuing Education Unit Certificate (Food Production and Service, Food Service Sanitation, Food Production Manager Certification) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Collecting and refinishing antiques Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: Getting to know the students Most Interesting Fact About Me: I've been working since I was fourteen years old. I come from a family of thirteen children. We learned we had to work very hard. That was one thing my parents taught me. |
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Jon Allen Science 9th Science 9th Science - Project Success |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
2nd Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Columbus, Denver, Waverly Degrees Earned: Secondary Science Education Major, Earth Science Minor School Responsibilities & Activities: 7th Grade Football
Professional Memberships: NSTA
Most Interesting Fact About Me: I've loved the Dallas Cowboys since I
was a boy |
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April Angel Food Service
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Experience at Holmes:
4th Year Other Work Experience: I installed school equipment for many years before staying home to raise my two sons. One is now in high school, the other is at Lincoln. Degrees Earned: Associate Applied Arts Degree (AAAD) School responsibilities: I am responsible for the Salad Bar line in the cafeteria. I set up and serve every day.
Hobbies/Personal Interests: Cross-stitching, restoring antiques. My
family and I are currently restoring a home built in 1919. |
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Lynn Argotsinger |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
28 years
Degrees Earned:
Bachelor's, Social
Studies and 7-12 School Administration, Master's, School Administration
Hobbies/Personal Interests:
Watching
my kids in their activities in high school and at UNI |
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Chris Armile Paraprofessional
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Pat Adkins Administrative Assistant
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
21 years Other Teaching/Work Experience: Associate, Cedar Falls High School - 2 1/2 years, Receptionist, Dental Office in Audubon, IA Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, Sociology - Central College, Pella IA Professional Memberships: Cedar Falls Educational Office Personnel (CFEOP) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Quilting, Reading Best Part of Being at Holmes Junior High: All the different students Most Interesting Fact About Me: I Grew up in northern New Jersey. I own a Tennessee Walker named "Lady," and a Brittany dog named "B.J." |
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Karen Adrian School Nurse
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
11th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Cedar Valley Hospice, Ear/Nose/Throat, Surgical area and clinic, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery Degrees Earned: Bachelor of Science in Nursing School Responsibilities & Activities: CPR and First aid instructor Professional Memberships: Iowa School Nurse Association (ISNA) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Spending time with my three children and friends, tennis, golf, biking and traveling. Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Working with the great students and staff! Most Interesting Fact About Me: I have a twin sister |
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Maxine Barrows 7th Family and Consumer Science
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Ignitors Program Application (web-based) |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
32nd Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Adult Education Instructor - Hawkeye Community College Workshop Instructor - Iowa State University Degrees Earned: B.A., Vocational Economics Education (University of Northern Iowa), M.A., Home Economics Education (University of Northern Iowa). Additional Certification: CFCS - National Certification in Family & Consumer Sciences. Certified in Food Safety Honors/Awards/ Recognition: ISEA - Excellence in Education Award Winner, ISEA - Excellence in Education Finalist, Iowa Vocational Outstanding Teaching Award, Gold Star for Outstanding Teaching, (nomination by student), KCRG Teachers Who Care, Who's Who Among American Teachers, 20-year pin from Cedar Falls Education Association, 20-year plaque for commitment to Cedar Falls Fire Safety Education School Responsibilities & Activities: CHAT, ECHOES instructor, Member School Improvement Committee, CF District Mentoring and Induction Instructor, Co-Variety Show Director Professional Memberships: Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), National Education Association (NEA), Iowa Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (IAFCS), Iowa Family & Consumer Sciences Educators for Progress (IFCSEP), Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE), Cedar Falls Education (CFEA), American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Sewing, Reading, Cooking, Gardening, Creating artificial flower arrangements, piano and singing Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Working with a caring staff that's supported by excellent team leadership Most Interesting Fact About Me: I've had a hole-in-one in golf. My husband has also had a hole-in-one in a golf tournament. I was a pitcher on the Waterloo Women's Softball League when we won the title. |
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Jody Bisgrove |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
12th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Office Manager for a law office. Ticket office at Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Degrees Earned: Bachelor of Science in Education with emphasis in math - Drake University. Master of Arts, Mathematics for the Middle Grades - University of Northern Iowa School Responsibilities & Activities: Department Chair, Building Levy Committee, Building Leadership Team, Mentoring Professional Memberships: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); CFEA, ISEA, NEA Hobbies/Personal Interests: Swimming, Walking, Reading, Home Improvement Projects, Cooking, Counted Cross-stitch, Knitting, Movies, Musicals, Plays, Music Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The people I get to work with everyday. I very much enjoy attending student activities after school and seeing my students outside of the classroom. Most Interesting Fact About Me: Give me paper and pencil and I can calculate anything - just don't expect me to do it in my head. |
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Gunda Brost |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
2nd Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: 5 years in Omaha, NE; 1 year in Dubuque, IA Degrees Earned: LD(Law), MA Professional Memberships: ABA, AATG Hobbies/Personal Interests: Dancing (Salsa & Middle Eastern) Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The support you get! Most Interesting Fact About Me: Former Mrs. Nebraska, USA |
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Heather Brubaker |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
6th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Teaching/Research Assistant - Iowa State University Degrees Earned: Associate Degree, General Studies - Hawkeye Comm. College, Bachelor's, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics - ISU, Master's, Education - ISU (in progress) School Responsibilities & Activities: Principal's Advisory Council, District Technology Committee Professional Memberships: National Education Association (NEA), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Cedar Falls Education Association (CFEA) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Home Remodeling, Swimming, Furniture Refinishing, Family Time, 4-wheeling, boating Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The students, My Co-workers |
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Will Carter JCS Liaison/Health and PE  carterw@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us 319-553-2650
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Experience at Holmes:
2nd Year Other Work Experience: Student taught at Dike-New Hartford Degrees Earned: BA Physical Education; Health Endorsement Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Eagle Scout Hobbies/Personal Interests: I love to snowboard in the winter and stay physically active all year long. Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: Working with a great staff and being able to work with the students. Most Interesting Fact About Me: I jumped out of a plane and survived |
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Pat Crow Guidance Secretary  319-553-2698 |
Secretarial experience at Holmes:
11th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Worked at both North Cedar and Lincoln before coming to Holmes Degrees Earned: Business Administration
Professional Memberships: Cedar Falls Edu.
Office Person (CFEOP) |
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Jim Duff 7th Science 7th Science - Project Success
9th Science |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
11th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Expo High School, Waterloo Each High School, Van Meter High School, West Delaware high School, Edgewood-Colesburg High School Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, Biology Teaching/Philosophy (double major) School Responsibilities & Activities: Science Club |
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Barry Dvorak Band Lessons |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
7th year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Sixteen years at CFHS and eight years at Peet as Percussion Instructor; Principal Percussionist for Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony and Wartburg Community Symphony Degrees Earned: 1989 - 1992 at UNI Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Who's Who Among America's Teachers the previous two years School Responsibilities & Activities: Percussion Coordinator for 7-12 grade in the Cedar Falls School System Professional Memberships: Member of the Percussive Arts Society Hobbies/Personal Interests: Biking, watching movies, spending time with family Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Great staff members! Most Interesting Fact About Me: The position that I hold at Cedar Falls Schools is one of the few of its kind in the state of Iowa. |
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Kyle Engelhardt
7th-9th Band
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
5yrs Other Teaching/Work Experience: Degrees Earned: BA and MAE, Truman State U, Kirksville, MO Honors/Awards/ Recognition: School Responsibilities & Activities: Band Instructor Professional Memberships: IBA, Phi Mv Alpha Music Fraternity Hobbies/Personal Interests: Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Working with students one-on-one on music. Most Interesting Fact About Me: |
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Laura Engelhardt
7th-9th Band |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
4th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Previously taught band in Dike-New Hartford and Centerville, IA. Degrees Earned: Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Master of Arts in Education from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri School Responsibilities & Activities: 7-9 grade bands, Holmes Jazz Band Professional Memberships: Iowa Bandmasters Association, Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Association, CFEA, NEA Hobbies/Personal Interests: Biking, family trips, and playing with my dog, Dizzy. Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Teaching here at Holmes is in an extremely supportive environment; from students to the parents, the staff and the community. Most Interesting Fact About Me: All of the women in my family for the past four generations have been teachers. |
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Phil Gansen |
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Jay Goulden
8th Economics |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
5th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: CFHS for ten years and ten years in Waterloo Degrees Earned: Masters in Secondary Administration Professional Memberships: CFEA Hobbies/Personal Interests: Tropical fish, playing the drums, and most sports Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: the enthusiasm the students bring Most Interesting Fact About Me: I believe I am easy to get along with and am very family oriented. |
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Sue Green 7th Math |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
11th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Clinton High School - 18 years Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, Mathematics Education - UNI, Master's, Secondary Education - Viterbo College Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Clinton's YWCA Young Women of Action Award - 1994, Trees Forever 20th Anniversary Volunteer Award – 2009 |
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Scott Hall Orchestra Director
Assignment Page |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
1st Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Degrees Earned: BFAE School Responsibilities & Activities: Holmes Jr. High Orchestra
Professional Memberships: Iowa String Teachers Association, American
String Teachers Association
Most Interesting Fact About Me: I like to do different things such
as: ride a unicycle. |
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Jewell Hays |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
27th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Emmetsburg - Family Consumer Sicence & Media Center. Milford - Family & Consumer Science. Holmes - Family & Consumer Science. Chair of ITAG Conference, 1995 Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, Junior High Education with Home Economics emphasis & Minor in Library Science Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Gold Star Teacher Award, 1992. White House Distinguished Teacher Award, 1992, Recognized at Belin-Blank Center Recognition Ceremony, 2005 School Responsibilities & Activities: Building Leadership Team (Peet). School Improvement Committee (District) Professional Memberships: Iowa Talented & Gifted Association (ITAG), Cedar Falls Education Association (CFEA), National Education Association (NEA) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Cooking, Reading, Traveling, Flower gardens, Collecting cookbooks, Books about First Ladies Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The kids and staff!! Most Interesting Fact About Me: I was born with a tooth. I was a baton twirler with the UNI band |
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Emily Hoffert 8th Math |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
4th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: I have spent much of my college experience coaching and tutoring students in the Cedar Falls area. Degrees Earned: Math Education from UNI School Responsibilities & Activities: 8th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach Hobbies/Personal Interests: Sports (watching & playing), cooking, yard work, church activities - student & college ministry, and running with my lab. Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The students and their daily greetings. Most Interesting Fact About Me: Point guard at UNI for their Women's Basketball Team. I love to shoot the 3! |
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Bob Huber School Counselor  319-553-2698
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
6th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: 8 years of Social Studies in Charles City, 3 years Social Studies/Counselor in Exira, 11 years counselor in South Tama, 10th year in Cedar Falls (worked 2 years for Quarkerdale) Degrees Earned: BA - History; MAE - Secondary Counseling Professional Memberships: CFEA/ISEA/NEA, ISCA/ASCA Hobbies/Personal Interests: Go Cubs! Enjoy Cedar Falls Kiwanis Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: We have GREAT students Most Interesting Fact About Me: If you've ridden on the BRR ride you have been to my hometown, boasting 3 National Champion Plowmen, including my father. |
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Tammy Hunemuller Food Service
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Experience at Holmes:
Other Work Experience: Degrees Earned: Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Hobbies/Personal Interests: Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: Most Interesting Fact About Me: |
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Lori Ingersoll Paraprofessional  319-553-2650
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Experience at Holmes:
7th year Other Work Experience: Target warehouse/packer Hobbies/Personal Interests: Reading, embroidery sewing Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: Students |
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Stephanie Itzen |
Teaching experience at Holmes: 8th year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Two years at CFHS Degrees Earned: BS English - Moorhead State (MN), MA - UNI School of Library and Media Studies School Responsibilities & Activities: Library activities; AV set ups, Leadership Team, BLC, SAC Professional Memberships: NEA Hobbies/Personal Interests: Running, reading, knitting, watching my children's sporting events Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: It's a great place for kids Most Interesting Fact About Me: I have four children. I grew up in Alaska. |
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Lisa Johnson
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
11th Year |
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Carla Jonte Associate  319-553-2650 |
Experience at Holmes:
3rd year Other Work Experience: Last two years at Hansen Elementary. Before that, Holmes for eight years and Cedar Falls High School for five years. Hobbies/Personal Interests: New Grandmother Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: I enjoy working with Junior High students. Also, Its good to be back at Holmes! |
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Sue Jorgensen Professional Development Coordinator  319-553-2650 jorgensens@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us |
Teaching experience at Holmes: 35 years
Special Needs Other
Teaching/Work Experience: Contemporary Worship Director, Professional
Development for AEA 267 & Holmes |
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Nancy Judas Art  319-553-2680 7th Art 8th-9th Crafts 9th Advanced Art |
Teaching experience at Holmes: 15 years with Cedar Falls School District Other Teaching/Work Experience: Ed. Asst. - Hearst Center for the Arts, Elem. Art - Southdale, Valley Park, Hansen elementary schools Degrees Earned: B.A. - Art Education, Univ. of No. Iowa. Riding Master: Meredith Manor School of Horsemanship Degree. School Responsibilities & Activities: BLC Professional Memberships: Art Educators of Iowa, National Art Education Association Hobbies/Personal Interests: Raising registered half-Welsh ponies Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: "Working with supportive staff and administration in a caring environment!" Most Interesting Fact About Me: I am 15-2 hands high |
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Jennifer Knox Business Education
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
1st Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Degrees Earned: School Responsibilities & Activities:
Professional Memberships:
Most Interesting Fact About Me: |
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Tamara Knox Bookkeeping
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
4 years Other Teaching/Work Experience: Luther South High School - Chicago, IL, Eschem - Downers Grove, IL, Bus Driver - Campell, NE & Cedar Falls, IA. Custom lettering and alterations business owner. Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, Home Economics & Business-teaching - Concordia University, River Forest, IL Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Kappa Omicron Phi (Honor Society -Home Economics) School Responsibilities & Activities: Member & Treasurer, School Board - Campbell Public Schools, Campbell NE Hobbies/Personal Interests: Reading, traveling, family activities Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The people I work with. The hours work around my children's school schedule |
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Sarah Koch Language Arts 319-553-2652 kochs@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us 9th English
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
2nd Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Central City High School - English - 4 Years Degrees Earned: BA - UNI - English - Teaching School Responsibilities & Activities: Superintendent's Advisory Committee (SAC) Professional Memberships: NEA, ISEA, CFEA Hobbies/Personal Interests: Being outside, reading, walking, baking, shopping, and spending a lot of time with friends Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Working toward goals with staff and students each day makes teaching at Holmes exciting. Most Interesting Fact About Me: My brothers and I were born in three different decades and in three different states. |
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Ruth Koltookian Music  319-553-2650 |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
24th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Vocal/Instrumental Instructor Grades 5-12 in Denver, Iowa for six years Degrees Earned: Bachelor of Music Degree Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Master of Music Education Degree University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa Honors/Awards/ Recognition: 2006 Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, 2008 Gold Star Teacher School Responsibilities & Activities: Grades 7-9 Choirs, Opus State Junior High Honors Choirs, Extracurricular Vocal Groups, Honors Choirs, and Variety Show Professional Memberships: Iowa Choral Directors Association (ICDA), American Choral Director's Association (ACDA), National Education Association (NEA), Iowa State Education Association, Cedar Falls Education Association (CFEA) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Gardening, Sewing, Needlecrafts, Reading Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Working in a caring and supportive learning environment. A supportive administration and staff. Also, great parents and students. Most Interesting Fact About Me: I am the oldest of nine children., My youngest brothers (twins) are less than nine years younger than me. |
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Janie Laipple Paraprofessional  319-553-2650 |
Experience at Holmes:
25 years Other Work Experience: Display coordinator Degrees Earned: Fashion Merchandising and Displays Hobbies/Personal Interests: Golf, fishing, enjoying my family and grandchildren Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: All the staff are great Most Interesting Fact About Me: All in the same day; I caught an eight-pound Walleye, a twelve-pound Muskey, and had a hole-in-one golfing. |
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Dianne Layton Special Education  319-553-2664 Resource 7th World Studies I - Project Success 7th World Studies II - Project Success 8th Economics - Project Success 8th U.S. History - Project Success |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
1st Year Other
Teaching/Work Experience:
I taught at CF Alternative High School last year. I subbed for
4 years prior to that in Cedar Falls. I taught for 7 years in
Waterloo at the beginning of my career. I took some time off to
raise my child. |
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Diane Limkemann Paraprofessional  319-553-2650 |
Experience at Holmes: 11 years |
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Dan List Social Studies  319-553-2656 9th US History 9th US History - Project Success 7th World Studies II
7th World Studies II - Project Success |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
17 years Other Teaching/Work Experience: Degrees Earned: Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Hall of fame (State - Coaches-Basketball) School Responsibilities & Activities: 7th World Studies II, 9th US History Professional Memberships: Hobbies/Personal Interests: Baseball, Softball, Golf, Basketball, Football, Track Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Interaction with students and faculty. Most Interesting Fact About Me: I enjoy humor. |
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Pam Luehmann Associate
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Experience at Holmes:
Other Work Experience: Degrees Earned: Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Hobbies/Personal Interests: Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: Most Interesting Fact About Me: |
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Sherry Maubach Spanish  319-553-2690 maubachs@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us Señora Maubach web page |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
6th Year
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Dale McCready Head Custodian
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Experience at Holmes:
12 years total in the Cedar Falls School System Certifications Earned: Certified Pool operator - 10 years Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: the day to day challenges Hobbies/Personal Interests: NASCAR fan |
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Tracy Mehmen Special Education  319-553-2659 Elec-Tech Basic Science Basic Tools Social Skills |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
2nd Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Special Education teacher in New Hampton for 14 years. Degrees Earned: BA - Physical Education - Endorsed to teach 7-12 Health, BD, LD, Multicat. School Responsibilities & Activities: Head 9th grade Football Coach, Head 7 & 8 Girls Track Coach Hobbies/Personal Interests: Golf, Fishing, Weightlifting Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: As a new teacher, I have been impressed with my fellow teachers and have been thankful for now helpful everyone has been. |
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Rona Messmore School Counselor  319-553-2696 |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
15th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: K-12 Guidance Counselor - South Winneshiek Comm. Schools; Family & Consumer Sciences - Woodhull, IL & Kewanee, IL Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, Vocational Home Economics with Coaching Endorsement - UNI, Master's, School Counseling - UNI School Responsibilities & Activities: Building Leadership Teacm, CHAT: At-risk Coordinator, Student Council Advisor Professional Memberships: Iowa School Counselors Association (ISCA) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Golf, baseball, scrap-booking, spending time with my 3 sons, daughter-in-law, and little grandson. Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Great staff to work with. We get along very well. I also love working with junior high students. Most Interesting Fact About Me: I love to have fun in everything I do! I also played basketball at UNI as an undergraduate. |
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AnnMarie Miller Special Education
Assignment Page |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
1st Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: 5 years at West High in Waterloo, Iowa Degrees Earned: B.A. Special Education at UNI, MA - Advanced k-12 Education School Responsibilities & Activities: Math, Social Studies
Professional Memberships: National Education Association (NEA), Iowa
State Education Association (ISEA)
Most Interesting Fact About Me: I spent 10 years in the military
working on aircraft and had the privilege to travel to various countries. |
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Julie Missel Custodial Staff 319-553-2650 misselj@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
4
1/2 years Other Work Experience: PNRC - Maintenance/Laundry - 11 years Degrees Earned: C.P.O., Central High School Hobbies/Personal Interests: Camping |
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Jim Moeller Special Education  319-553-2667 Resource 7th Math - Project Success 8th Math - Project Success 9th General Math - Project Success |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
4th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Three years as 7-12 Principal, One year as Middle School Principal, Four years as PE teacher, Five years as Special Education teacher Degrees Earned: BA - PE and Health, MA - PK-12 Principalship (all from UNI) School Responsibilities & Activities: Head 8th grade Football coach, District Technology Committee, Special Education Department Chair Professional Memberships: Former member of School Administrators of Iowa, ASCD, NASSP Hobbies/Personal Interests: Running and playing softball. Watching my kids in their various activities Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Students and staff Most Interesting Fact About Me: I compete in various road races from 5K to marathons. I also coach summer youth baseball. |
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Stephanie Moeller Special Education  319-553-2650 Resource 7th English - Project Success |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
5th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: 1 year at CFHS, 8 years in Hill City, Minnesota Degrees Earned: BS Education, MS Special Education, 6th year degree K-12 Principal & k-12 Superintendent School Responsibilities & Activities: Building Leadership Team Professional Memberships: Hobbies/Personal Interests: Gardening & being with my family & pets Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The students & staff, ofcourse! Most Interesting Fact About Me: |
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Alex Oakland |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
4th Year Degrees Earned: Physical Education B.A. at UNI School Responsibilities & Activities: P.E./Health, Departmentchair, Intramural Coordinator, 7th & 8th Grade Girls Track Assistant Hobbies/Personal Interests: Being outdoors, sports, hanging out with family and friends Most Interesting Fact About Me: I went to Holmes Junior High |
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Kris Olson Special Education  319-553-2667 / 2683 olsonk@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us Resource 9th Science 8th Science 7th English |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
25th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Jewett Elementary, Waterloo - 2 years, Orchard Hill Elementary, Cedar Falls - 5 years, Peet Junior High, Cedar Falls - 3 years Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, Elementary Education with Reading Major. Master's, Special Education, Learning Disabilities School Responsibilities & Activities: Coached track - 15 years. Superintendent's Advisory Council (SAC), Principal's Advisory Council (PAC) Professional Memberships: National Education Association (NEA). Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Walking, Biking, Hiking, Rollerblading, Gardening, Reading, Walking my dog Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Variety is the spice of life. Every day is a different one. The staff at Holmes is the best! Most Interesting Fact About Me: I enjoy the unusual for vacations - herding cattle on a ranch, camping Boundary Waters, kayaking in Alaska, hiking the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota, whitewater rafting in Colorado. I also have a motorcycle license and my pilot's license. "Life is nothing if it is not an adventure." |
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Wade Olson Science  319-553-2650 olsonw@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us Assignment Page |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
21th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Teaching experience in Alta, IA, Remsen, IA, and Sheridan, OR - 12 years Degrees Earned: BS Biology - University of Minnesota, Duluth, MA, Science Education - UNI, Advanced Studies Certificate, Education Leadership - UNI Honors/Awards/ Recognition: National Board Certification in Early Adolescent Science, 2006 Gold Star Award School Responsibilities & Activities: Department Chair, Science Club, Coaching Basketball Professional Memberships: Iowa Academy of Science, National Education Association Hobbies/Personal Interests: Family Activities, Sports, Reading, Science, Travel
Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The people - kids and adults - are the best. |
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Kathi Patrick Cafeteria Staff 319-553-2650 |
Experience at Holmes:
7 years Other Work Experience: Tri-County Headstart/Lead Cook Hobbies/Personal Interests: Grandchildren, traveling with my husband Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: Working with students Most Interesting Fact About Me: I've traveled to every state in my husband's semi, except Hawaii and Alaska. |
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Jennifer Paulsen English
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
1st Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: 10 years at CFHS, 1 year at NU High, 3 year teaching 5th-8th Reading, Language Arts and American History in Boone & Storm Lake Degrees Earned: M.A.E. in Curriculum & Instruction at UNI, B.A. in English at ISU, 15 + hours in writing & media instruction School Responsibilities & Activities:
Professional Memberships: International Reading Association (IRA),
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), National Education
Association (NEA, CFEA
Most Interesting Fact About Me: I spin my own yarn out of wool from
my 4 sheep (Laura Ingalls Wilder, Willa Cather, Dorothy Parker, and
Michaelangelo) and 6 rabbits (Bruno, Beau, Leo, Jack, Willie and Sabrina. |
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Corey Peters |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
2nd Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: 3 years P.E. and Keyboarding teacher at Expo High School in Waterloo. 4 years Varsity Defensive Line Coach for Cedar Falls Football. 2 years Strength Coach and Defensive Line Coach at the University of South Dakota. Degrees Earned: BA PE/Health; MA Public School Administration School Responsibilities & Activities: Varsity Football Assistant, 7th and 8thTrack Hobbies/Personal Interests: Family time with my wife Michelle, my 5-year old daughter Ellie, and my 3-year old boy Jake Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Students Most Interesting Fact About Me: I can do a 1 &1/2 front flip with a full twist off a diving board. 2.2 Degree of Difficulty |
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Brad Pierschbacher Industrial Technology  319-553-2672 pierschbacherb@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us Assignment Page |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
10th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Chariton Community, 1 year Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, Industrial Technology - Univ. of No. Iowa and Bachelor's, Industrial Technology Education - UNI School Responsibilities & Activities: Assistant Men's Track - Cedar Falls High School. Industrial Technology Department Chair Professional Memberships: CFEA Hobbies/Personal Interests: Outdoor activities: skiing, lifting, riding motorcycles, Being with family, Construction Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Students are great. staff and administration are wonderful. |
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Cathy Ralston Language Arts  319-553-2650 ralstonc@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
14th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: 17 years - St. Edward's, Rockford, IL Degrees Earned: B.A. - Speech Major, English Minor Hobbies/Personal Interests: Tennis, Reading Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: I enjoy the opportunity to meet young students and make an impact on their lives which will carry over into their lives as contributing citizens in the future. Most Interesting Fact About Me: I was my high school mascot, Perky the Panther. I survived the tornado of 1965 - in Monroe, Wisconsin - the worst tornado in that state's recorded history. |
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Laurie Richardson Attendance Secretary  319-553-2703 richardsonl@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us
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Teaching experience at Holmes: 3rd Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: 5 years teaching grades 2, 5, 6, Title I; 6 years subbing in grades K-8 Degrees Earned: BA Elementary Education K-6 School Responsibilities & Activities: Professional Memberships: Hobbies/Personal Interests: Swim, bike, read spy novels Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: By working in the office, I get the opportunity of meeting nearly all of the students at Holmes.
Most Interesting Fact About Me: Our
family met a little girl from Russia at a family reunion. A year
later we adopted her into our family. |
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Libby Ridgeway Art 
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Teaching experience at Holmes: 2nd Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: I taught 8 years at the high school level in Illinois, took 6 years off to raise my kids and be a freelance artist, then worked last year at St. Paul's Lutheran School as an assistant in 2nd grade. Degrees Earned: BA in art and art education from Warburg College School Responsibilities & Activities: 8th Grade Art at Peet/8th Art, 9th Grade Art and Explore Crafts at Holmes. Honors/Awards/ Recognition: I illustrated a children's book about an adopted greyhound dog in 2004. Hobbies/Personal Interests: Painting murals, decorative painting, drawing animals, golfing Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Being part of a great working environment!
Most Interesting Fact About Me: I
survived the "Pro Bowl" waterslide at the Wisconsin Dells, even though I
shot into the water head first! Not fun, but at least I can say I
did it. |
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Teresa Roller Cafeteria Staff 319-553-2650 |
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Erik Sampson Social Studies
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
1st Year Degrees Earned: BA in Social Science Education -- Currently working on MA in American History Hobbies/Personal Interests: Reading, Music, Golf, Travel Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The fantastic staff and students
Most Interesting Fact About Me: I own over 800 CDs. |
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Todd Strien Social Studies 8th Grade Asst. Football  319-553-2650 strient@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us Assignment Page 9th Grade US History 7th Grade World Studies I
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
2nd Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: 1 year in Osage, Iowa and 17 years at Waterloo West High. Coached football and baseball at East/West high schools. Degrees Earned: AA Waldorf JC; BA Luther College; 30+ Graduate hours @ UNI. School Responsibilities & Activities: Social Studies Department Head, Leadership Team, 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach Professional Memberships: Iowa Baseball Coaches Association, USA Softball Association, USA Hockey Association Hobbies/Personal Interests: Reading: Sports, Coaching football, baseball, softball, hockey, and soccer in some capacity. Reading war novels and historical periodicals. Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: I am really enjoying teaching at Holmes and look forward to working with each and everyone of the students and athletes. Most Interesting Fact About Me: 3 kids (Anna 12, Kaiser 10, I.J. 8), wife Heidi. I have 2 eye-corneal transplants! |
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Leesa Talbot Language Arts  319-553-2709 talbotl@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
5th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Central Intermediate, Edison Intermediate, West Intermediate, East High, West High, N.U. High Degrees Earned: Bachelor's , English/ Speech - UNI, English & British Lit. - U.C. Wales, Master's, American Literature - UNI Professional Memberships: National Education Association (NEA) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Knitting, Bead Jewelry, Rubber Stamps, Movies, Coffee, Sewing Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Supportive Staff, Strong Administration, Sublime 7th Graders! Most Interesting Fact About Me: Was once onstage in Wales with Sir Ian McKellan ("Gandolf" in Lord of the Rings) |
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Mary Teel Language Arts  319-553-2650 teelm@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
16th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Administrative Assistant - UNI, Sales Clerk - Coach House Gifts, Substitute Teacher - Cedar Falls Schools Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, Secondary English Education- UNI, Post-Graduate Work-UNI, Viterbo School Responsibilities & Activities: Leadership Committee, Chair, English Department Professional Memberships: National Education Association (NEA), ISEA (Iowa State Education Association) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Reading (surprise!), Traveling (especially to Playa del Carmen), Doing anything with friends and family Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The Staff and Students Most Interesting Fact About Me: I once tore my ACL skiing in Colorado (I know it's hard to believe I would be that physically active!) |
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Barbara Thorne Cafeteria Staff 319-553-2650
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Experience at Holmes: 2nd year Other Work Experience: Girl Scout leader and Brownie leader, Cookie Mom, Retail at College Square stores, Southdale carnival helper Degrees Earned: Associate School Responsibilities: Utility worker Hobbies/Personal Interests: Different crafts, decorating and going to our cabin Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: The people are great. The kids are very polite. Most Interesting Fact About Me: I like doing just about everything. I'm not a picky person. I have two daughters that graduated form Cedar Falls. |
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Linda Tibben Special Education 319-553-2686 tibbenl@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
13th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: I taught special education at the elementary level for 19 years in Waterloo. Degrees Earned: BA +30 graduate hours School Responsibilities & Activities: I teach a new reading & language arts program Read 180 that seems to be very motivating and helps students make great gains in reading proficiency. Also, throughout my years at Holmes, I've been on the SAC committee, PAC, BLC, etc. Professional Memberships: Hobbies/Personal Interests: Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: I have wonderful staff and students to work with, plus I believe the Cedar Falls School District is a great place to teach. |
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Wanda Timson Cafeteria Staff 319-553-2650
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Experience at Holmes:
11 years Other Work Experience: Raising four boys Degrees Earned: Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Hobbies/Personal Interests: Shopping, quilting, reading Best Part of Working at Holmes Junior High: Keeping the kids well-fed and happy Most Interesting Fact About Me: Still working at my age |
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Megann
Tresemer English
319-553-2653 8th Elec-Tech |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
4th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: I've taught middle school English in Illinois and Colorado. Degrees Earned: B.A. English Education - Iowa State University Professional Memberships: National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), National Education Association (NEA), Cedar Falls Education Association (CFEA), Iowa Council of Teachers of English (ICTE) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Reading (of course!), knitting, watching movies, playing Bunco, cheering on the Cyclones, spending time with friends and family, learning new things Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: What's best for kids is #1. Most Interesting Fact About Me: This is my 10th year of teaching. |
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Ryan Weiss Industrial Technology  319-553-2672 weissr@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
9th Degrees Earned: BA UNI Technology Education School Responsibilities & Activities: 8th Grade Industrial Tech, 9th Grade Construction, 9th Grade Manufacturing Professional Memberships: CFEA Hobbies/Personal Interests: Restoring old cars, farming, lawn care and ATV riding with my kids Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The students and staff are the best anywhere! Most Interesting Fact About Me: I have two goats, a buffalo and a mule. |
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Dave Welter Principal  319-553-2650 welterd@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
9th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Teacher/Coach - Sioux City Heelan High School. Baseball Coach - Iowa State University. Teacher/Coach - Cedar Falls High School. Teacher/Coach/Athletic Director/Associate Principal - Peet Junior High School Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, History/Health & P.E. - Cornell. Master's, Educational Administration - Iowa State University. Advanced studies in Educational Administration - UNI Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Recipient, Cornell's Kelly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teacher Education. Sportsman of the Year, Cornell. Big-8 coach of the Year, Baseball (1986, 1987, 1988). High School Coach of the Year, Cornell Alumni Association (1989). Published in Who's Who in American Education (1991). Nominated, Junior High Athletic Director of the year (1989, 1998). Inducted into IHSBCA Baseball Hall of Fame (1996). ISEA's Team Award Winner (2004) School Responsibilities & Activities: Executive Board Member, IHSADA (1989-90, 1998-2000). Member, Church Council - Nazareth Lutheran Church (1989-1991). Member, Cedar Falls Schools Activities Council. Member, Metro Gang Task Force. Four Oaks Safe School Baord Member (1999-Present). Ex-Officio of Building Levy Committee (Holmes). Administrative Representative District Technology Committee (Cedar Falls Schools). Coached baseball, football, and wrestling, Cedar Falls School Disrict (1979-1996). Teacher, coach, athletic director, associate principal, and principal - Cedar Falls Schools Professional Memberships: American Association of Health, PE & Recreation. Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association (IHSADA). School Administrators of IOWA (SAI). National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Recommending scout, Atlanta Braves Hobbies/Personal Interests: Farming, Fishing, Coaching youth sports and scouting, Baseball Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: The professional relationships with staff. The interaction with students and their parents. Most Interesting Fact About Me: I've been hit in the head twice with a baseball ... can you tell?? |
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Chad Wilming Paraprofessional  319-553-2650
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Experience at Holmes:
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Betty Wyckoff Family & Consumer Science  319-553-2650 wyckoffb@cedar-falls.k12.ia.us |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
6th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: 18 years in Waterloo Degrees Earned: BA - Vocational Family and Consumer Science, Health, Biology, Earth Science, General Science - UNI Professional Memberships: National Education Association, Iowa Education Association, Cedar Falls Education Association Hobbies/Personal Interests: Cooking, sewing, crafts, needlework Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: Great kids, staff, and administration Most Interesting Fact About Me: Have taken judo, Drove taxi from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA |
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Stacey Yoder Math  319-553-2650 8th Honors Math 9th Honors Geometry 9th Algebra I
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Teaching experience at Holmes:
7th year
Degrees Earned: Bachelor's, Secondary Mathematics Educations with a Coaching Endorsement - Univ. of Northern Iowa, Masters in Education, Viterbo University Honors/Awards/ Recognition: Given "World's Greatest Teacher" Award by students School Responsibilities & Activities: Coached Cheerleading (2002-2003, 2003-2004), BLC, Tutor, Math Counts, 7/8 Girls Assistant Track Coach 2008-2009 Professional Memberships: Cedar Falls Education Association (CFEA), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Working Out (Lifting Weights), Tumbling, Spending Time with my Family & Friends, Reading Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: You Always Feel Welcome! Most Interesting Fact About Me: I was a gymnast for 11 years, so I can walk on my hands down the hallway! |
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Megan Youngkent |
Teaching experience at Holmes:
5th Year Other Teaching/Work Experience: Seven years at Cedar Falls High School Degrees Earned: Health Education (UNI - 1999), Physical Education (UNI - 2004) Hobbies/Personal Interests: Outdoor sports, movies, spending time with friends Best Part of Teaching at Holmes Junior High: When students are excited to learn Most Interesting Fact About Me: I "accidentally" swam with dolphins this summer in Naples. I was swimming and a friend yelled out "don't move." I looked and noticed 3 dolphins within 6 feet of me. It was awesome. |
