History I, and has also taught Freshman Transitions, U.S. G raham currently serves as a classroom teacher at Twin Falls High School where he has served since 2015. They made this announcement Monday, June 12 at their regularly scheduled board meeting. The Twin Falls School District #411 Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Brett Graham will be taking the role of Interim Associate Principal at Twin Falls High School on July 1. Kiester will fill the role previously held by Roger Keller who announced his retirement earlier this year. I know I have big shoes to fill, and I'm excited to have this opportunity to have an impact on our community in such an important way. I can't wait to start building relationships and memories with the staff, students, and parents. “I'm so excited to be working with and learning from the wonderful staff at MVHS. He holds a Master of Education Administration from William Woods University, which he received in 2015. Kiester received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education from Bringham Young University-Idaho in 2009. In 2018, he served as a Spanish teacher and English Language Learner Coordinator at Star Middle School where he worked until taking his current role with the TFSD. In 2013, Kiester continued teaching English Language Arts at Nowlin Middle School where he remained until 2018. He began teaching English Language Arts in 2011 at Homedale Middle School where he also served as a part-time counselor. In 2010, he transitioned to Skyview High School where he taught Spanish. He started his career at Vallivue High School as an English Language teacher in 2009. Kiester is currently the Associate Principal at South Hills Middle School School, a role he has held since 2021. The Twin Falls School District #411 Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Jason Kiester will be taking the role of Principal at Magic Valley High School on July 1. 2023-24 Safe Return to School Plan July 2023 Update. Distance Learning Resources for Teachers.2023-24 (NEXT YEAR) New Student Registration Form.These principles help shape them into well rounded and productive members of the community. I believe that participation in performing arts teaches students collaboration, discipline, and commitment. Thompson considers Idaho his home state and counts his time teaching in Middleton as a true privilege! Even though he didn't grow up in Idaho, Mr. His son is currently enrolled at the College of Idaho and is pursuing a degree in Accounting. His daughter recently graduated from College of Idaho and is pursuing her Masters Degree in Education at NNU. He considers himself the luckiest man alive because he has the opportunity to spend time every day on the commute from Nampa to Middleton with his wife, Sarah (former MMS 8th grade ELA teacher 1993 - 2017) who has become an Instructional Specialist for MSD. When he's not at school, he enjoys reading, woodworking, camping, fishing, and hiking. Thompson has served as a Choir Festival Manager, Middle School Chairperson and District 3 Website Manager for the last several years. Teaching has pushed him to become more involved with the valley's Music organization, District 3 Music Educators. Music and emotions are a part of who we are whether we choose to pursue them as a career or enjoy our talents as a hobby or pastime. Thompson's hope is to demonstrate the love and enjoyment of music and drama. He looks forward to another fantastic year of performing opportunities for his students. Thompson became certified in Theatrical Arts and took on a new role as the MMS Drama teacher. After the retirement of the long time Drama teacher, Mr. In 2006, he moved his teaching talents to Middleton, teaching Choir and General Music at MMS. He began teaching Band, Choir, Jazz Band, Pep Band and Marching Band to 6th -12th grade students. Thompson was hired for his first full-time teaching job in Homedale. His career took a detour into the building industry for several years before he began substituting at Middleton Middle School. In 1991, he began his education at Northwest Nazarene University and graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in (K-12) Music Education. Thompson was raised in Oregon and spent time in John Day, Portland and Eugene. Over the years he learned many lessons from his dad about teaching, performing and collaborating with others. Growing up, he spent a great deal of time with his father, a Band teacher, at the school, football field, and in the Band room asking to help and to play the instruments. His journey to becoming a teacher began early in life. Thompson teaches Choir, Drama and 6th grade Music Appreciation at MMS. "It is not enough to have a good mind the main thing is to use it well."
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