By: Kendra Schooley
9/15/2011
There have been many changes this year at Neoga High School -- not just in the handbook, or with the school -- but with the faculty as well. This year Neoga High has acquired four new faculty members.
Mr. Nick Schulze is the new band teacher. Mr. Schulze grew up in a small town. He enjoys working in a small school because there are few enough kids that you get to know everyone, including the students who are not in band. Mr. Schulze plans on continuing the legacy Mr. Doug McClure. He also plans on taking students to IMEA.
Mr. Clay Haurberg was hired as the Boys Physical Education teacher, as well as the coach of the Boys Basketball team. He previously worked at Georgetowne Middle School and Galva High School. Mr. Hauerberg is bringing over 15 years of teaching experience to the Neoga school district, which is certainly beneficial. When asked about his thoughts regarding Neoga, he said, “I love it! It’s been a very good first week. My family and I look forward to being part of this wonderful community.”
Ms. Marlene Walker was hired as the Agriculture Department teacher. Ms. Walker grew up in Windsor, Illinois. She loves teaching in a small town. “Everyone is treating me very politely,” replied Ms. Walker when she was asked how everyone is adjusting to a new teacher. When she was in high school, she was a member of FFA. She grew up living on a farm, and still lives on one. Ms. Walker is looking forward to taking the FFA students on many field trips and helping the agriculture department students learn about the agriculture community.
Mr. Jay Koester is the new Industrial Arts teacher. Mr. Koester also grew up in a small town, and he enjoys working in a rural area. When asked about his students, he replied, “Kids are good, well behaved, and very enjoyable so far.” His goals for Neoga are to make Neoga’s technology program one of the better ones in Illinois Technology Education.
