Jim Carlson

Classes Taught: Middle School Social Studies, 5th/6th PE, Jr. High PE

Extra Duty Assignments: Head Coach Boys Basketball, Jr. High Football, Jr. High Boys Basketball, Jr. High Boys Track, 8th Grade Sponsor, and Asst. Coach Football

Professional Organizations Membership: NEA, NBDA, NCA, USGA

High School: Spencer High School

College and Degrees: Northeast Community College (AA in Education); Wayne State College (BS in Education); and UNK (Middle School Endorsement)

Previous Jobs: Assistant Manager at a Men's Clothing Store, Construction Worker and Manufacturing Plant Worker

Family: Wife- Cindy, Daughter- Kari (25)& Son-In-Law: Tony, Son- Adam (21)

Community involvement: Church Council, volunteer throughout various organizations; ex. clean up, Boyd County Fair, Youth Basketball

Hobbies: Golf, reading, fishing,watching sports on TV

What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now? Still teaching and coaching.

What is the hardest part about your job? The hours away from family. In a small school you wear many different hats.

Why did you want to become a teacher? I enjoy working with youth.

What advice do you have for someone considering teaching? Job shadow at a lot of different schools.

If you weren't working at the school, what would you be doing? Probably in sales.

What are your favorite websites? Huskerland Prep.com, ESPN.com, Weather.com, and Huskers.com

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Created by: Makaela

Last Updated: March 10, 2010