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Mr. Burkle

by Natasha Dearness

May 01, 2008

 MR. BURKLE

What is your teaching history?

West Bend, Iowa 18 years English & Journalism
NPHS Journalism since the mid-80s

What college degrees do you have?

B.A. in English University of Northern Iowa
Graduate hours for a minor in journalism at Iowa State University

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).

1st period
3rd period

What are your extracurricular responsibilities?

The Bulldogger, the school newspaper The Round-Up, the school yearbook

Why did you decide to enter the teaching profession?

I have always liked school, both as a student and a teacher.
I followed in the footsteps of my brother who became a math teacher.
My parents only had 8th grade education, but they gave both of us a lot of support and encouragement.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

Helping students produce work for publication.

What is your favorite teaching moment?

Distributing the new yearbook is always a special time.

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