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Before
coming to UA in 1962, I taught one year in
Parma, OH. At Hastings I taught 7th grade
English throughout my career, first as a CORE
teacher, and then as a House Teacher.
My
first year of teaching at UA High School was
1970-71. I taught in-class Driver’s Education,
Physical Education and Health for 27 years
and retired in (1997). I was the UA Bears
football trainer ’73-‘75, was assistant
boys basketball coach ’71-‘73, head
baseball ’76-‘78, head softball
’88-’90, and head girls basketball
coach ’77-‘97. There were many fond
memories and great teams, but the most outstanding
year was in 1988 when the girl’s won
the Ohio High School Girls’ Basketball
State Championship. Assistant coaches that
year were two past Golden Bears players, Michelle
LaLonde and Pat Price. Retirement has provided
time to catch up on my golf and tennis games,
as well as all those things I didn’t
have time to do around the house. Four grandchildren
keep us busy as well. As most retirees will
say, “I don’t know how I had time
to work,” is certainly true.
I retired in 1995 after 36 years in UA. I
began in 1959 at Jones, where I taught history
and Core (remember Core?) for nine years.
At UAHS I was a counselor for 27 years. With
Mr. Hal Anderson, I now publish "Inner
Calm," a quarterly newsletter.
Retiring
in 2008, Mr. Blevins was Director of Bands
at the high school from 1980-1999. and was
head marching band director until 1992. He
also coached the UAHS girls' golf team from
1993-2003. Mr. Blevins currently teach in
seven schools, including four elementary schools,
where he starts fifth graders on wind and
percussion instruments. He also helps with
the sixth grade bands at Jones and Hastings
and he also teaches class guitar at the high
school.
I
taught at UAHS from 1968 to 1997 after 4 years
at Kenton Junior High in Kenton, Ohio. At
UAHS I taught psychology, economics, U.S.
history, U.S. government and a number of other
subjects. I was also Director of Driver Education
for a number of years. Since retirement, I
returned to teach government for just over
a semester and substituted a number of times
as a guidance counselor. Currently, I am a
real estate agent for Ross Realtors in Hilliard.
It is always good to run into former students
and to get e-mail from them.
Taught
7th & 8th grade math at Jones in 71-72,
earth science in 72-73, physical science through
83, all at Jones. Physical science, physics,
rehab. aftercare 83-96 at UAHS.
From 1978-1981 I taught 6th grade at Barrington;
those were great years! I "retired"
to raise our two sons; after my teaching days,
I wrote a grammar handbook and discovered
web design, which is now my vocation. I've
done several UA-related sites, which can be
accessed at DesigningforYOU.com
I
taught at Burbank (6th Gr; Phys. Ed); Windermere
(4th, 5th, Library Media Specialist); Barrington
(3rd, 4th, Elementary Instruction Specialist);
District (Technology Teacher Leader; Director
of Educational Technology). It is gratifying
to see many of the students who I taught years
ago during so well in their careers today
--- some of them now teaching in UA.
I
taught history at Jones for nine years and
history and government at UAHS for eighteen
between 1963-1990. I live in UA with my wife
Mary Ellen Morgan (UAHS '62) and three wire
fox terriers. I am employed full-time as a
social studies product specialist for Prentice
Hall Publishers.
UAHS,
Language Arts/Journalism, 1993-current.
I have taught Journalism I, II, and III-Arl,
Freshman Lit and Comp, Brit Lit/Int Comp,
Bible as Lit, and American Studies Adjusted.
I served as the Arlingtonian adviser
for six years (1993-1999). I have fond memories
of working late and having fun with the
students on Late Layout Nights as well as
traveling to National Conventions and other
Arlingtonian events. I also had the
distinct pleasure of seeing so many talented
students receive scores of awards from various
journalism associations. It was a true honor
to see three different staffs earn the National
Pacemaker award, the "Pulitzer Prize
of High School Journalism."
When
my wife and I desired to start a family,
I made the hard decision to resign from
the newsmagazine. We went to China to adopt
a little girl and received what the Chinese
call "double happiness." I carried
Leah Xia home in my arms and my wife carried
Lauren Renae in her womb! I have continued
to teach Language Arts, largely to the freshmen
since they are my passion. For the past
several years, I have also served as the
Freshman Literature and Composition Grade
Level Coordinator.
Taught
Latin, Mythology, Etymology, 10th & 12th
grade English at UAHS from 1968-1998. In addition
to the above courses, I was Director of Student
Activities for about 8 years (from about 1978-1986).
Like many others, I also became interested
in technology and its application to the curriculum.
I continue to work with instructional technology
in a variety of ways and in different areas,
and I am taking coursework in information/instructional
tech also. I am still the announcer for many
of the Golden Bear athletic teams and for
some of the district, regional, and state
tournaments held each year by the Ohio High
School Athletic Association. To all of my
former students, best wishes, and thank you
for contributing to my many wonderful memories
of UAHS.
With almost 36 years of experience, I retired
from public school teaching in June 2002.
While with Upper Arlington City Schools, I
taught at Burbank Elementary School, Barrington
Elementary School, and Jones Middle School
and was the UA Schools District Coordinator
for the 8th Grade Washington, DC Trip. I am
currently working with Graduate students in
the Bachelor's Plus Program at the Columbus
Center of Ashland University. I always enjoy
hearing from former students.
I
taught German at the high school from 1970-1994
and now I am working at World of Travel specializing
in Internet travel for air, land, cruises
and European packages.
Taught
American History and Government at UAHS from
1961-65 and entered the world of college textbooks
from 1965-1995. Now
retired, I am sataying busy with trips to
various historial areas in the USA (favorite
is Williamsburg, VA) and the American West.
This travel is complimented by trips to Wales,
Scotland, England, Paris, Munich, and related
areas associated with WWII. From time to time
I do take advantage of course at Ohio State
viz "Program 60." And, naturally,
my exercise program at the McConnell Center.
Most recent "honor" was being acknowledged
by Tom Wheeler (UA-62 ?) in his latest book.
I am thankful for the Internet, as this has
enabled
any number of former UA students to locate
and communicate with "Mr. G." anyone
who has S-gauge American Flyer train sets,
locomotives, cars, etc. seeking a "good
home," please contact me.
I
taught history and government at Upper Arlington
High School from 1971 to 1974, after which
I attended law school in Washington, D.C.
I was admitted to the New Hampshire bar in
1977 and spent my first year after graduating
from law school as the law clerk for the Chief
Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
I then entered private practice in Manchester,
NH, where I still work today. My practice
involves representing automobile, truck and
motorcycle dealers in franchise disputes,
including litigation, with the manufacturers.
I taught kindergarten at Burbank Elementary
School for five years before it closed. I
then began teaching second grade at Greensview
Elementary School. I retired from teaching
after 31 years. I am now enjoying spending
time with my husband, taking our dog Miss
Maggie Rose for long walks, and of course,
reading, reading, reading! I would love to
hear from former students!
Subject
and school: English--Hastings; English and
Journalism---UAHS. I have great memories of
my teaching years in UA---great students and
great Colleagues! I left in 1982, raised three
wonderful children, and currently have my
own photo and video business in Columbus.
I
taught 23 years, 18 at my beloved Tremont,
and also Jones and Hastings. I also coached
football and track. I am presently beginning
my thirty- fourth year of teaching/coaching
with the Columbus City Schools (Dupes understands,
HA!). Truly a Renaissance experience, proud
and greatly challenged to work in the inner
city (Dig, Cleveland and Chittenden or Parsons
Ave.). It's all good. Ive been a first year
teacher twice. Wonderful Ooh Ahh memories,
particularly being involved in the Whole Language
revolution at UA, and certainly coaching football
and track. Passion is powerful. Love to all
my people! John Kingsboro (aka "White
Peace")
I
taught from 1980-2000 at UAHS, Jones and Barrington
as an Intervention Specialist in a small group
setting and did collaboration in Algebra and
Gateway. Am enjoying spending time with my
family and pursuing my hobbies.
I
continue to teach grade 6, 7, 8 General Music
at Jones Middle School since 1984. I direct
the annual Jones Fall Production and Talent
Shows. I am a UAHS 1976 grad. I would love
to hear from former students and Fall Production
alumni!
I
taught Language Arts, Speech, and Journalism
at the high school from 1979-2004, when I
retired. After a year of traveling and relaxing,
I returned to UA as a part-time writing intervention
specialist, a position I really like. Leaves
me lots of time to meet friends for lunch,
work out, or just kick back and read--No papers
to grade, either!. In 1997, Randy Pfeiffer
(also a UA teacher) and I got married, so
I now have two wonderful step-daughters, along
with an adorable Sheltie puppette and a six-month
old Maine Coon kitty. Several years ago Randy
and I bought a summer place on Pelee Island
on Lake Erie. We have all the necessities
of life: killer sunsets, a winery and vineyards
next door, a kickass garden, our own beach,
and a famous author down the road--Margaret
Atwood! (I still have heart palpitations when
we talk.) Randy and I live in German Village
most of the time but escape to serenity during
the summers. For those of you who knew Randy,
he retired in 2000 from the high school (Language
Arts and track coach) and now works part-time
for the New Albany Schools as assessment coordinator.
In retirement, he started making jewerly out
of the sea glass that washes up on our beach
on Pelee, and he is now in three galleries.
The guy is still obsessed with music, and
our CD collection is forever burgeoning. Last
summer he wrote and recorded a reggae tune
under the name R, Mon and the Peleebians.
You can hear it in the bars on Pelee. Just
think of us as two baby boomers with arrested
development. We are having lots o' fun! We
would love to hear from any of you out there.
I taught English from 1972-96. I taught English
9, Brit Lit, Brit Lit Honors, Brit Lit Adjusted,
American Lit, 20th Century Novel, 20th Century
Poetry, 20th Century Short Story, Etymology,
Reading for Profit and Pleasure. I also coached
the In The Know team and the Academic Decathlon
team. I retired in 1996 and spent 5 years
as a toy rep for a number of major manufacturers,
but missed teaching. In 2001, I picked it
back up at Columbus State Community College
where I have taught Composition 101, Composition
111, Business Grammar 101. I have a cottage
at Buckeye Lake, a condo in Columbus and a
winter getaway in Tucson AZ. Life is very
good. Would be delighted to hear from former
students.
I
started teaching health and physical education
at Hastings Junior High (now Middle School)
in 1966. In 1971, I moved to the high school
where I was in charge of the sophomore attendance
and taught health and physical education.
I continued as the Director of Attendance
until 1987, when I taught health and physical
education full-time. I retired from teaching
in 1998. In addition to teaching in the Upper
Arlington system for 32 years, I coached football
at Hastings and the high school for all of
those 32 years. I also coached basketball,
baseball, track and wrestling at Hastings.
At Upper Arlington High School, in addition
to coaching football, I was the head wrestling
coach, and an assistant varsity baseball coach
from 1989-1996. We were AAA state runners-up
in 1989 and the AAA state baseball champions
in 1990. I have returned to the high school
as a building sub where I have had many second
generation students in class. In the summer,
I am assisting my son Todd (1991) coach the
American Legion baseball team.
I
began teaching at Hastings Middle School after
graduating from Bowling Green State University
in 1969. During my tenure in the Upper Arlington
School System I coached basketball and softball
for 16 years, volleyball for 6, was the GAA
advisor for 16 years, and cheerleading advisor
for a year. In addition to coaching/teaching
I was nominated for Who's Who Among America's
Teachers in 1996 and 1997. The best part of
my teaching experience was seeing the students
excel both academically and physically and
watching them grow into young adults that
we could all be proud of. It's a pleasure
to be involved with those who will become
fellow alums. I wouldn't have traded my teaching
experiences for any other profession, and
it was a sincere pleasure to be involved with
the best school system in the United States.
We all should be proud of the accomplishments
of those who followed us as graduates of Upper
Arlington.
I
taught English and WARL-TV at UAHS from 1972-1980.
Now I am the head of the Drama and Video Dept.
at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing
Arts. I run K-ARTS TV. I am also the President
of the Board of a small theater. I loved my
years at UAHS and often wonder what happened
to many of my students.
I
taught French and Spanish from 1967-1973 at
the junior highs and the high school. Spent
the next 25 years working around the world
(Japan, Brazil, Kuwait, France, Saudi Arabia,
Tunisia) facilitating corporate training seminars
in cross-cultural understanding.. Presently
working for American Airlines in Ft Lauderdale,
Florida.
Dave
Shelby worked in the UA School system from
1953-1984. From 1969-1972, he was principal
of Jones Junior High School and then from
1972-1984, he served as principal of the high
school. Now retired, Dave is active in the
community and also serves as a Trustee of
the Upper
Arlington Education Foundation.
I
taught self-contained 6th grade elementary
school at Barrington from 1979-83. I taught
at Jones Middle School starting with 7th/8th
grade math classes, then 7th/8th math/science
classes; and, finally 8th grade science classes.
My wife, Susan, and I pioneered the Lake Erie
Trip and had approximately 420 students attend
this trip. I am now an electrical contractor
with my own business.
I taught Earth Science at Hastings Junior
High School 1975-1980 and Life, Physical,
and mostly Earth Science at Jones Junior High/Middle
School 1980-2000. I am presently writing middle
school science textbooks for Glencoe/McGraw
Hill Publishing Company. I'd love to hear
from my former students.
I
taught Industrial Arts, coached both Basketball
and Golf, and was a Counselor/College Counselor
at UAHS from 1961 until 1992. You, the "Golden
Bear" students (now alumni), made it
a great place to be each and every day! I
still bleed "Black and Gold!" Thanks
for all the great memories!
I retired in 1984 after teaching English at
all high school levels for 29 years in UA
and 6 years elsewhere. For several years I
served as English Language Arts Coordinator.
I currently live in Circleville and am an
ad hoc member of the Board of Trustees for
the UA Education Foundation, as well as a
trustee of the Scioto Society, a tri-county
organization that produces "Tecumseh."
I
taught at Hastings from 1965-1997. I taught
Core for several years, English for 7, World
History for 1 and 8th grade American History
for 25 years. I am retired, but I substitute
teach in the Arlington schools.
I
graduated from UAHS in'63, went to Ohio State,
and then spent the next thirty years from
1967-97 teaching at Barrington Elementary.
I taught grades one through five and loved
every minute of it. I'd love to hear from
"old" friends, teachers, and students.
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