With over 27 years of teaching ELA, Mr. Martinus-- a novelist, family historian, and third degree black belt in taekwondo-- is looking forward to the opportunities of this year.
“This time, like all times, is a good one if we but know what to do with it.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Email: martinusc@mokena159.org
Miss Bolden is in her rookie year but it is not her first time at MJHS: she is also a graduate of Mokena 159 (and Lincoln-Way Central). She came to us after student teaching for the Knights where she also coaches dance.
Email: boldenh@mokena159.org
This is Mr. Balis's 26th year at Mokena. In his free time, he enjoys reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy. He loves traveling and spending time in the great outdoors.
Email: balisd@mokena159.org
Mrs. Mucenski has been a Meteor for 12 years. She coaches the Pom squad, Softball, and Track. She has a rescue dog named Karma. You'll most likely spot her with Starbucks in hand.
Click HERE for Mrs. Mucenski's Site.
Email: mucenskij@mokena159.org
Ms. Isdonas has been at MJHS for 29 years. In her free time, she enjoys working out, spending time with family and friends, and traveling to new places. Ms. Isdonas plans to become a goat yoga instructor when she retires.
Email: isdonass@mokena159.org
Mr. Shaughnessy has been teaching at Mokena for 118 years and has had the opportunity to coach many sports. He currently coaches girls' softball and basketball. He enjoys going golfing, bike rides on the trail, and he really, REALLY loves cats. MEOW.
Email: shaughnessyd@mokena159.org
Mrs. Baltzer has been teaching at Mokena Junior High for 23 years and loves hiking and being outdoors with her family. She is a loyal Cubs and Packers fan. Mrs. Baltzer is now a grandma of two and absolutely loves it!
Email: baltzerc@mokena159.org
You're not seeing double; Mrs. Mucenski teaches both history and science!
Click HERE for Mrs. Mucenski Site.
Email: mucenskij@mokena159.org
Mrs. Pufahl has been teaching for 17 years and enjoys spending time with her husband (who is also a teacher!) and her three children, Parker, Veda, and Freddie.
Email: pufahln@mokena159.org