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Lyman Elementary
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Years of Experience:
  This is Joel's 5th year of teaching
     
Years in District:
  All five years have been in USD 345
     
Area:
  Joel is currently in his 2nd year of teaching 4th grade, and previously was an elementary technology teacher at Lyman.
     
Education:
Graduate of Emporia High School; Graduate of Emporia State University with a Bachelor of Education Degree; and currently working on a Master's degree at Emporia State in School Administration.
       
Favorite Subject:
  Joel's favorite subjects to teach are math and writing.
       

Background Information:

 

Joel lives in Topeka with his wife, Sarah, who is a teacher in the Auburn-Washburn District. They have been married for almost two years. They enjoy spending time with their families and watching baseball together. Joel also likes to play golf, softball, and read in his spare time. He is truly grateful for the experiences he has had working at Lyman the last five years, and is thankful for the quality individuals that he has had the opportunity to work with. The students, staff, and leadership at Lyman are each the best and are the main reasons he enjoys teaching so much.