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Mr. Garland
Mr. Garland
8th Grade American History
8th Grade American History
WHAT'S YOUR BACKGROUND?
WHAT'S YOUR BACKGROUND?
Mr. Garland grew up in Eldora, Iowa, and attended Eldora-New Providence HS (now South Hardin). He graduated from Central College in 1999.
Mr. Garland is married to Leah with three daughters, Cayla (14), Eliana (12), and Zoey (8).
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS?
What's not to like? They bring energy and a willingness to engage in discussion. They often have strong opinions that help drive strong conversations in the classroom. They are also in the process of learning what kind of values they want to have. It's fun to see stepping in to the type of person who will shape their communities some day.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT HISTORY?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT HISTORY?
The people we study weren't much different than us. Yet their actions and the values they held helped shape this nation. It's fun to look at who they were as individuals, because ultimately their character is really what drove them toward the decisions they made. I love examining how our nation has evolved. We are a far cry from being a perfect country, past and present, but there is a lot to be proud of.
Mr. Vroom
Mr. Vroom
8th Grade American History
8th Grade American History
WHAT'S YOUR BACKGROUND?
WHAT'S YOUR BACKGROUND?
Mr. Vroom grew up in Pella, Iowa and attended the other high school in Pella and graduated Central College in 2022.
Mr. Vroom is married to Mari (like Mary) and has 2 kids, Isla (2) and Madden (8 months) and a black goldendoodle named Luna.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS?
Middle schoolers are usually just as weird as I am... Probably weirder. They have such a love and pure joy of figuring out how the world around them works. I enjoy stepping into the chaos of a middle school classroom. I get to watch and help middle school students figure out who they are and who they have been called to be!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT HISTORY?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT HISTORY?
You can learn so much about our present and our future from our history. I feel that there are figures throughout time that I am able to relate with and I enjoy learning about what made them unique while they lived. I seek to learn everything I can from our history so that we can learn from our mistakes, and so that we can continue to make steps in the right direction as we prove why we are the greatest nation on the planet.
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