NFV students will be introduced to 13 new teachers to begin the 2023-24 school year and they will be joining a strong group of educators at the NFV school district. Front (l-r) include: Katie Wymer, grade 3 and middle school extended learning program; Kelli Balmier, K-4 special education; Nicole Decker, WU Elementary Center kindergarten; Karissa Butikofer, TigerHawk Preschool; and Chandler Njus, Valley Elementary Center grade 4. Back (l-r) Trey Kuhens, Level II Special Education; Gage Mohs, elementary physical education; Logan Mork, middle school science; Denise Menne, grade 7 English language arts; Mackenzie Dugger, grade 6 social studies and 6-7 grade technology; Bayley Shirley, grade 8 social studies; Jodi Cardo, K-12 English language learners; and Sierra Breitsprecher, high school physical science and applied chemistry. (LeAnn Larson photo)
NFV welcomes 13 new teachers
By Mike Van Sickle
mvansickle@fayettecountynewspapers.com
North Fayette Valley (NFV) students return to the classrooms Wednesday, Aug. 23. The official start of the school year comes after NFV teachers host intake conferences with parents or guardians with students in grades K-8 from noon-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, and Monday, Aug. 21. followed by a Jump Start for incoming freshman and High School Back-to-School Night programs Monday, Aug. 21.
NFV students will be introduced to 13 new teachers to begin the 2023-24 school. The new hires include Kelli Baumler, K-4 special education; Sierra Brietsbeicher, high school physical science and applied chemistry; Karissa Butikofer, TigerHawk Preschool; Jodi Cardo, K-12 English language learners; Nicole Decker, West Union Elementary Center kindergarten;
Makinzie Dugger, grade 6 social studies and 6-7 grade technology; Trey Kuhens, Downtown Academy behaviorist; Denise Menne, grade 7 English language arts; Gage Mohs, elementary physical education; Logan Mork, middle school science; Chandler Njus, Valley Elementary Center grade 4; Bayley Shirley, grade 8 social studies; Katie Wymer, grade 3 and middle school extended learning program.