New Teacher Debuts at Springville Junior

by Ethan Trunnell
SJHS Staff Writer

Mr. Mikesell is a new English teacher at Springville Junior High. He has taught at Payson Jr. High and a high school in Idaho. Mr. Mikesell takes his job very seriously; his motivation is making sure that kids have a good experience and a good time. He attempts to achieve this goal daily.

Often a good teacher is determined by what his pupils think of him, I asked several of the students he has in his 8th grade classes what they think of him. “He’s the best teacher ever!” Jacob Simmons exclaimed. He has obviously made a great first impression for the students of SJHS.

To many, the class is just plain fun. The 8th graders' first assignment was to bring bubbles and frisbees to class. Then they went outside and blew bubbles and threw the Frisbees. The kids then returned to class and began to write descriptive poems using the five senses.

Aside from teaching, Mr. Mikesell was married several weeks before school started to fellow teacher. He grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. His favorite hobbies away from school are skiing, four wheeling, and playing the piano; Mr. Mikesell has been playing the piano and taking lessons ever since he was a boy and he is now a semi-professional. He had a part time job in Pocatello playing for weddings and wedding receptions.

He will be a great addition to the staff and administration at SJHS. Welcome to our school, Mr. Mikesell.