Mr. Dalebout’s Purpose Statement

My purpose is to guide students toward a life of purpose and long-term flourishing. I want to inspire them to serve their community with their gifts, observe the world more deeply, and express themselves more effectively. I want them to practice inclusivity and kindness, while still pursuing truth and being authentic to who they are.

My name is Mr. Dalebout, and you can call me Mr. Dalebout. I look forward to being your teacher this year. 

I am a secondary social studies educator who has been teaching US Government, World History II, US History, Economics, and English for the past 10 years. I am an Idaho native and have lived in Moscow, ID since 2005. I received a bachelor’s degree in Education with a focus on Social Sciences from the University of Idaho (UI) in 2011 and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, also from UI. I have been married for 15 years to Kate and have 3 sons: Liam (12), Finn (9), and Milo (4). My hobbies include playing bass guitar and drawing. I also have several creative side jobs such as creating graphic art, officiating weddings and funerals, podcasting, making short films, and voice work.

I have taught for the Moscow School District for 13 years. consistently improve my craft with workshops, conferences, in-service meetings, college classes, and seminars. In 2020, I was selected as a Fulbright Scholar by the United States Government and Idaho has identified me as a “Master Educator.” I enjoy teaching and I am made for the job and I plan to continue doing it for the foreseeable future. So you can relax, you are in good hands with me this year!