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About Mr. J
About Mr. J
Mr. Jacobs currently lives in Elkhorn, Nebraska with his wife Kelly. Kelly is employed by Tenaska Inc. Mr. Jacobs has two daughters who attended/attend Creighton University. The oldest daughter (Teagan) is a third grade teacher in Chicago, Illinois, and the younger (Brennan) is a senior majoring in Journalism/Public relations. Mr. Jacobs is a fan of Nebraska Cornhusker football, volleyball, and basketball, the Dallas Cowboys, Creighton Basketball, Kansas City Royals, and the Boston Celtics.
Mr. Jacobs currently lives in Elkhorn, Nebraska with his wife Kelly. Kelly is employed by Tenaska Inc. Mr. Jacobs has two daughters who attended/attend Creighton University. The oldest daughter (Teagan) is a third grade teacher in Chicago, Illinois, and the younger (Brennan) is a senior majoring in Journalism/Public relations. Mr. Jacobs is a fan of Nebraska Cornhusker football, volleyball, and basketball, the Dallas Cowboys, Creighton Basketball, Kansas City Royals, and the Boston Celtics.
Education
Education
Mr. Jacobs received his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1992. He then continued his education and received a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Administration from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1998. Mr. Jacobs has taken several courses from Chadron State College to continue to improve his instruction.
Mr. Jacobs received his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1992. He then continued his education and received a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Administration from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1998. Mr. Jacobs has taken several courses from Chadron State College to continue to improve his instruction.
Teaching
Teaching
Mr. Jacobs is entering his 33rd year of teaching. As a December graduate, Mr. J was a long term sub out of college for Lincoln Public Schools. Mr. Jacobs started teaching at Yutan Elementary in 1993 and has been teaching 6th Grade, and I am happy everyday to be a part of the Yutan tribe!
Mr. Jacobs is entering his 33rd year of teaching. As a December graduate, Mr. J was a long term sub out of college for Lincoln Public Schools. Mr. Jacobs started teaching at Yutan Elementary in 1993 and has been teaching 6th Grade, and I am happy everyday to be a part of the Yutan tribe!
Coaching
Coaching
Coach Jacobs has coached basketball, volleyball, cross country, jr. high football, and is clerk of the start at track meets.
Coach Jacobs has coached basketball, volleyball, cross country, jr. high football, and is clerk of the start at track meets.
Currently, Coach J is a middle school girls basketball coach.
Currently, Coach J is a middle school girls basketball coach.
My Educational philosophy
My Educational philosophy
I believe that students learn best when they are comfortable, having a little fun, being challenged, and knowing that it's okay to F.A.I.L.. In order to achieve this, my classroom appears a bit different from many others, in that there are several lamps illuminating the room, as opposed to the harsh fluorescent overhead lights, and music is constantly playing softly in the background. I use a variety of teaching styles and materials, that enriches the quality of education they receive, while challenging them.
I believe that students learn best when they are comfortable, having a little fun, being challenged, and knowing that it's okay to F.A.I.L.. In order to achieve this, my classroom appears a bit different from many others, in that there are several lamps illuminating the room, as opposed to the harsh fluorescent overhead lights, and music is constantly playing softly in the background. I use a variety of teaching styles and materials, that enriches the quality of education they receive, while challenging them.
I also believe that it is okay for students to F.A.I.L., as it is their First Attempt In Learning. Together we then work to understand what went wrong, so we understand it better, which encourages them to be resilient and understand that they aren't always get everything right away. I believe this to be an important part of their growth as an individual.
I also believe that it is okay for students to F.A.I.L., as it is their First Attempt In Learning. Together we then work to understand what went wrong, so we understand it better, which encourages them to be resilient and understand that they aren't always get everything right away. I believe this to be an important part of their growth as an individual.
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