Mr. Sodawasser

by David Hayes

April 30, 2008

Mr. Sodawasser

What is your teaching history?

Substitute Teacher--6 months-Sioux Falls, SD

High school PE /English Kuemper High School--4 Years--Carroll, Iowa

NPPSD (HS-Adams-HS) Language Arts--Since the early 2000s - North Platte, NE

What college degrees do you have?

Bachelor of Science--Communications -Emphasis in Broadcasting/Journalism

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Teacher Certification--Middle School /High School

Augustana College-Sioux Falls, SD

What times are you typically available during the day?
Please keep in mind that events such as absences, meetings, etc. do occur (that's why the question says typically).

7:00-8:00 Daily

8:51-9:38 M, T, F 11:26-12:18 Lunch

11:42-1:15 W Lunch

8:00-9:30 Th 1:15-1:49 Lunch

What are your extracurricular responsibilities?

I Coach Middle School football at Adams in the fall

Freshman Girls Basketball in the winter.

Why did you decide to enter the teaching profession?

I wanted to make a difference in students lives by giving knowledge and opportunities that teachers at one time gave me. I want to share my educational background and experiences to allow students to grow and mature through learning.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

The opportunities to share with students both intellectually and personally. To see the epiphanies blast into students minds.

What is your favorite teaching moment?

Watching the light bulbs go on for students as they figure it out.

What is your favorite method of teaching?

Cooperative learning so students can gain more knowledge from each other, watching them work together, and then I join in in that moment.

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