Welcome to my school website! I'm Taylor Nordby and I teach K-1 P.E. and 6th-grade practical arts. I am also the acting Activities Director (AD) for the Hellgate Elementary School District. Teaching is the best job in the world (in my opinion) and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. I also coach the 8th grade A boys and A girls basketball teams, as well as helping out with track & field. My teaching philosophy is to make learning fun, active, and engaging. Here is a list of what I've taught in the past:

2nd-grade: 2 years

3rd-grade: 1 year

4th-grade: 4 years

6th-grade: 2 years

K-1 PE & 5-6 Practical Arts: 5 years

About me: I was born and raised in Missoula, Montana, and attended Hellgate Elementary as a kindergartener in the 90s and graduated from Hellgate High School and the University of Montana. Surprisingly, I am a P.E. & practical arts teacher with a Master's degree in the field of Instructional Technology. For fun I enjoy doing anything outside; playing/coaching most sports; playing Mario Kart and board games; traveling; cheering on the Yankees, Knicks, or Jets; and hanging out with my wife (Abby), son (Van), and our two Goldendoodles. 

If you have any questions feel free to shoot me an email at: tnordby@hellgatesd4.k12.mt.us

~Mr. Nordby